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Despite Early Optimism, Trade With Cuba Dipping

NewsTaco July 30, 2015

*John S. Kavulich, president of the U.S.-Cuba Trade and Economic Council, had this to say about the prospects for trade with Cuba: “There is a tremendous amount — it’s breathtaking — the […]

In Cuba, ‘Creeping Capitalism’ Arrives

NewsTaco July 22, 2015

U.S. and Cuba restore full diplomatic relations after 54 years

NewsTaco July 20, 2015

Obama on U.S. Embassy in Cuba: ‘This Is What Change Looks Like’

NewsTaco July 1, 2015

*The Republican majority in Congress is not interested in normalizing relations with Cuba.  There is no interest among the Congressional GOP to approve funding for the embassy (no money is […]

U.S. Removes Cuba From State-Sponsored Terrorism List

NewsTaco May 29, 2015

*This was inevitable, given the thawing of U.S.-Cuba relations. It’s another step towards the establishment of full, official diplomatic relations. VL By Andrew S. Vargas, Remezcla The U.S. has taken a […]

U.S. and Cuba Meet for Talks to Fully Restore Diplomatic Ties

NewsTaco May 21, 2015

*Negotiators met Thursday in Washington. Dates for a final restoration of full diplomatic ties were discussed. Everyone involved says the U.S.and Cuba are closer to an agreemnt then they have […]

Cuban rafter Elián González said he wants to travel to the U.S., attend a baseball game

NewsTaco May 19, 2015

*What is the story?: Elián Gonzalez, the six year-old Cuban boy taken from his extended family in Miami at gunpoin, talked to an ABC News crew about the events of […]