Return To Cuba timer clarification

The Mafia Wars blog released a blurb about the Return To Cuba mission event. It doesn't contain a whole lot of new information, mostly just reemphasizing that Cuba is open for two weeks. I did notice this clarification though:

Note: Mission Event: Return To Cuba ends at 4:00pm PDT on 9/5, while Cuba will remain open until 4:00pm PDT on 9/12.

So while the Return To Cuba mission event itself will be ending in several days, but Cuba will remain open for another week after that. Good to know. I hadn't even noticed they had different timers, because I'm observant like that :0) 

Return To Cuba: 2 weeks only

The Neo Imperium is distracted with activities in other corners of the world right now, so you can sneak back into Cuba - for a limited time. They are reopening Cuba for 2 weeks. Temporarily, to see how we like it, which means to make sure we don't like it too much. Everything will appear the same, but there will be a new ruby level of mastery and some new loot drops. The loot that was previously added to our inventory is classified as special event loot, so don't get your hopes up too much.

With the Neo-Imperium distracted by their criminal activities in other parts of the world, your chance has come to sneak back into Cuba. Your job progress will start for where you left off, but you’ll find a new tier of job mastery and powerful new loot. Be sure to hurry though, the Neo-Imperium won’t be fooled for long. Grab what you can while you can, because this temporary visa won’t last forever.

Cuba Event Developer Explanation:
Due to player request, we will be re-opening Cuba temporarily for 2 weeks. Many players are disappointed that they no longer have access to Cuba job progress and properties, so we wanted to attempt a temporary re-opening through a limited time event to see how players enjoy it.

During this time users will have access to Cuba with new added loot drops. Their job progress will be the same as when they left it. Additionally, for those players who already finished Cuba, we are releasing a Ruby tier of Job Mastery.  We are very aware of the dedication players have put into finishing Cuba, so we wanted to make sure everyone has something to tackle in the re-opening, along with high end loot drops and new mastery items for completing Ruby Tiers.

We would really like to hear your feedback on this event, the Cuba shutdown event, and future city releases and events. We strive to make sure the new city content we release is the best for our players that it can be!  Thanks everyone – and good luck dealing with the Neo-Imperium!

Return To Cuba

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  Return To Cuba
  In Progress (0/6)
  Earned by mastering Cuban Job tiers up to Ruby.

Yep, that's a new achievement, listed with our other retired Cuban achievements. Do you think this means Cuba is coming back? Some are worried that Cuba will the "new city", after we've started thinking about Chicago.

Judging by the new inventory, all that we're looking at with the Cuban business is a special event. A mini city challenge? I hope not; I don't like those.

But then again, this new Cuban inventory item, the Cuban Mercenary (consumable) references a "reopening event". I guess we shall soon see.