U.S. Removes Cuba From State-Sponsored Terrorism List
U.S. Removes Cuba From State-Sponsored Terrorism List
*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. congresswoman: Cuban Adjustment Act to be modified
*We could be seeing the end of the “wet foot-dry foot” policy. It makes sense, or rather, it doesn’t make sense to have diplomatic relations and the Cuban Adjustment Act […]
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 […]
There, But for the Mambo, Go I
*Eduardo Diaz tells us there’s a fundamental difference between the Cuban people and the Cuban government. He sees real change fo rCuba, but not fast change – it’ll take time. […]
Sen. Robert Menendez says confirming an ambassador to Cuba to be ‘very difficult’
*The Cuba issue will soon dominate the headlines, especially because there seems to be no strict party line division. Sen. Menedez says he was not told about the Cuba negotiations […]
Béisbol Looms Large In Thawing Cuban Relations
*It’s still too early to know how the thawing of U.S.-Cuban relations will pan out. Major League Baseball is more eager than most to see a change. VL By Esteban […]
The Geopolitics of U.S.-Cuba Relations
*Really good, concise historical perspective on U.S.-Cuba relations. Great context for recent events. VL By George Friedman, Stratfor Last week, U.S. President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro agreed […]
Florida Latinos support normalizing relations with Cuba
*Florida is changing. The epicenter of anti-Castro sentiment isn’t as strong as it once was. VL By Adrian Pantoja, Latino Decisions Cuba issue significantly less salient – even to Cuban Americans […]
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 […]
Obama gives the Castro regime in Cuba an undeserved bailout
*An editorial in The Washington Post takes a critical line on the President’s easing of relations with Cuba. The argument is that the easing of sanctions ignores human rights violations […]
