Trump nods to Cuban exiles, rolls back ties: Experts react

Trump nods to Cuban exiles, rolls back ties: Experts react

NewsTaco June 19, 2017

*The only people who seem to benefit from the Trumpian Cuba roll-back are the entrenched anti-Castro Cuban exiles in Miami. And aside from some travel restrictions, not much has changed […]

President Obama to Visit Cuba in Historic Trip Next Month

NewsTaco February 18, 2016

* The trip is planned for mid-March. VL By Jim Avila, Serena Marshall and Arlette Saens, ABC News (2 minute read) President Obama is planning a trip to Cuba in March, […]

Raúl Castro may join Catholic Church after meeting with Pope Francis

NewsTaco May 11, 2015

*Raul Castro,  on Pope Francis’ work for Cuba-U.S. détente: “I read all the speeches of the pope, his commentaries, and if the pope continues this way, I will go back […]

U.S. takes first steps to ease Cuba embargo

NewsTaco January 15, 2015

*As of Friday Americans can travel to Cuba for specific reasons. Trade and finances will begin to ease. General tourism is still officially banned, although a few Americans do travel […]

US-Cuba deal puts human rights on the island in the spotlight

NewsTaco December 22, 2014

*Well … yeah. The President said “this is still a regime that oppresses its people.” VL By Fox News Latino HAVANA (AP) –  To many exiles and their allies, President […]

Why Cuba Will Still Be Anti-American After Castro

Mary Mata March 6, 2013

By Jaime Suchlicki, The Atlantic Dressed in an impeccable, custom-tailored suit and a Versace tie, instead of his usual military fatigues, General Raul Castro addressed the Cuban Parliament on February […]

Hugo Chavez is Still Alive

Mary Mata April 25, 2012

Rumors of Hugo Chavez’s death that have begun circulating after his return to Havana for cancer surgery have been quashed. A phone call from the Venezuelan leader has confirmed that, […]