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US Cuba Relations 2015: Marco Rubio, Latino Politicians Rail Against US Embassy Reopening in Cuba

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry confirmed he will visit Cuba to formally reopen America's embassy in Havana. Some Latino politicians are not thrilled with the policy announcement.

US, Cuba Relations Today: US Embassy in Cuba Opens This Summer, John Kerry to Raise American Flag

President Barack Obama officially announced the reestablishment of diplomatic relations with Cuba and the reopening of respective embassies.

US-Cuba Relations: Congress May Halt Plans to Open American Embassy in Havana

The Obama administration's plans to complete efforts to restore diplomatic relations with Cuba in early July may run into trouble in Congress, where Republicans would have to approve funding to upgrade the U.S. Interests Section in Havana to a full-scale Embassy.

US, Cuba Relations: American, Cuban Government Officials Set for Fourth Round of Diplomatic Talks

U.S. and Cuban government officials will host another round of diplomatic talks from Washington, D.C. on Thursday. As the U.S. State Department recognized, the latest talks will be the fourth round of discussions to reestablish diplomatic relations.

US-Cuba Relations: Cuba to Name Ambassador to US by End of Month, Raúl Castro Says

Cuba is ready to name an ambassador to the United States by the end of the month, the Communist country's leader, Raúl Castro, said on Tuesday. President Obama "may" have chosen the U.S. ambassador to the island.

Cuban Tech News: Silicon Valley Hopes for Tech Revolution in Communist Island

Entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley are hoping to quickly take advantage of the rapprochement between the United States and Cuba and take their technology to "the island's Internet-hungry populace."

LGBT News: Raul Castro's Daughter Leads Gay Rights March, Unofficial Marriages in Havana

More than 1,000 people marched in Havana this weekend in what the Associated Press called a "colorful gay rights march" led by Mariela Castro, the daughter of Cuban leader Raúl Castro.

Pope May Make a Detour to Cuba During Upcoming U.S. Visit

Pope Francis is considering making a detour to Cuba during his September trip to the United States, the Vatican said on Friday.

US, Cuba Relations: Latino Lawmakers Divided Over Cuba's Removal From State Sponsor of Terrorism

President Barack Obama has written his support to remove Cuba from the State Sponsor of Terrorism list following the recommendation of the U.S. Department of State, but congressional lawmakers, particularly Latino legislators, have issued mixed responses to the decision.

Cuba News 2015: Barack Obama's 'Historic' Talk With Raul Castro Provides 'Greater' Cooperation in Latin America

During his eighth trip to Latin America, President Barack Obama met with Cuba President Raul Castro for a brief, yet historic, one-on-one meeting. Obama met with Castro during the annual Summit of the Americas in Panama, and discussions about promoting greater opportunity for the Cuban population was discussed.

Obama and Castro: A Historic Meeting, 50 Years in the Making

This weekend, Cuba's leader met face-to-face with the President of the U.S. for the first time in decades.

President Obama Is More Popular Than the Castro Brothers Among Cubans, New Poll Reveals

A new poll reveals that President Obama is more popular in Cuba than either Cuban President Raúl Castro or former Cuban President Fidel Castro.

Cuba News: Amid US Sanctions, Caribbean Country Pledges 'Unconditional Support' to Venezuela

Relations between the United States and Cuba may have warmed since the two countries announced plans to restore full diplomatic ties in December, but Havana did not hold back on Tuesday when it called new U.S. sanctions against Venezuela, its closest ally, "arbitrary and aggressive,"

Is MLB Considering Playing Spring Training Games in Cuba a Good Idea?

Major League Baseball is one of the most popular sports leagues in the United States today, and they are looking to broaden their game. With a rich history on the baseball field, Cuba could very well host spring training exhibition games in the near future.

US, Cuba Relations Update: Rep. Nancy Pelosi Leads Congressional Delegation to Cuba, Hopes to Advance Renewed Relations

U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi and a coalition of congressional Democrats have arrived to Cuba in an effort to help improve U.S. and Cuba's diplomatic relations.

US, Cuba Relations 2015: US State Department Updates 'Goods and Services' Rules to Boost Independent Cuban Entrepreneurs

With the renewed diplomatic relations between the United States (U.S.) and Cuba, the U.S. State Department disclosed updates on supporting the island's "nascent" private sector.

Conan O'Brien Films Late Night Show Episode in Cuba

Conan O'Brien has taken a cue from President Barack Obama's efforts to warm ties with Cuba and, over the past weekend, filmed the March 4 episode of his TBS show in Havana.

Marco Rubio on Cuba: Sen. Bob Menendez, Marco Rubio Grills US State Department on Renewed Cuban Relations

Sen. Marco Rubio conducted his first Senate Foreign Relations Western Hemisphere Subcommittee hearing this week and focused heavily and critically on the renewed diplomatic relations between Cuba and the U.S.

US, Cuba Relations 2015: Raul Castro Wants Guantanamo Bay Back If Normalized Diplomatic Relations Continue

Cuba President Raul Castro Wednesday addressed Latin American leaders and revealed relations with the U.S. have not normalized despite developments to renew diplomatic relations.

Fidel Castro on US, Cuba Policy: Distrust with US Still Exists, No Involvement in Renewed Diplomatic Relations

More than a month after U.S. President Barack Obama and Cuba President Raul Castro announced the renewed diplomatic relations between the two countries, former Cuban leader Fidel Castro has finally commented on the developments.

Poll: 60% of Americans Support President Obama in Decision to Restore Diplomatic Ties With Cuba

On the historically controversial topic of United States-Cuban relations, a poll released Tuesday revealed that 60 percent of the American public say that they approve of President Barack Obama’s recent decision to restore diplomatic ties with the island nation.
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