US President Barack Obama today asked Congress to lift the unilateral sanctions imposed against Cuba for over half a century, because that policy failed and resulted counterproductive for the United States.»
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Cuba and USA Restore Diplomatic Relations
The Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, Marcelino Medina, today received a letter from the United States President, Barack Obama, addressed to his peer Raul Castro. The letter was delivered at the headquarters of the Foreign Ministry by the head of the Interests Section of the United States in Havana, Jeffrey DeLaurentis. Growing Interest in Cooperation Between Cuba »
Cuba, USA Discuss Human Rights in Washington
Delegations from Cuba and the United States held an unprecedented dialogue on human rights, framed in the rapprochement process announced on December 17 by Presidents Raul Castro and Barack Obama.»
Terrorism History vs. Cuba on Washington’s Agenda
The history of terrorism on Cuba occupied today part of the agenda of an international campaign taking place until June 11 in Washington DC, in which representatives of at least 30 countries are participating.»
Washington: Activists Demand Change in Policy Toward Cuba
Activists from throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean, are meeting in Washington today to examine and demand a change inWhite House policy towards Cuba.»
Actions Continue in Washington for Release of Cuban Five
The campaign “Five Days for the Cuban Five” to demand that the Barack Obama government release five Cuban antiterrorist fighters unjustly held in U.S. prisons immediately is taking place for fourth consecutive day in this capital on Friday. Ambassador Jorge A. Bolaños Suárez, Head of the Cuban Interests Section, officially opened “Five Days For The Cuban Five” in Washington D.C »