TB, good speculation. However, when did Michael order the $2 million brought to Cuba? Was it on the spur of the moment only after Michael witnessed the rebels at the roadblock ("They could win"?) because he figured that Batista's days were numbered and he could make a deal with his successors as you suggest? Or was it previously timed to arrive when Fredo brought it? I just don't know.

Of course, if he figured that Batista's days were numbered, why was he still in Cuba on New Year's eve? I ask that because if he intended to make a deal with Batista's successors, why did he leave Cuba? If he leaves, how does he make that deal?

And another question: how did Michael learn about his possible assassination? Who were his contacts in Cuba?

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