Trump nods to Cuban exiles, rolls back ties: Experts react
Trump nods to Cuban exiles, rolls back ties: Experts react
*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
* 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
*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
*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
*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
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
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, […]