U.S.-Cuba Relations

US, Cuba Relations 2015: Cuba Releases All 53 Prisoners Requested by US, Prisoner Names Coming to Congress

Cuba has released all 53 prisoners requested by the U.S. and often referred to as political prisoners.

US, Cuba Relations Update: Obama Administration Quiet on Names of 53 Political Prisoners in Cuba as 3 Dissidents Released From Jail

By Paola Hernández
Three political prisoners have been released from prison in Cuba. The three men are reportedly among the 53 people the United States (U.S.) government categorized as political prisoners and in efforts to normalize diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro Offers Prisoner Swap of Opposition Leader for Puerto Rican Jailed in US

By Paola Hernández
The United States (U.S.) has turned down a prisoner swap offer by Venezuelan officials that would have seen the release of an opposition leader of President Nicolas Maduro.

US, Cuba Relations Update: Political Activists Detained; US 'Condemns' Cuban Government on Human Rights Violations

By Paola Hernández
Nearly two weeks after Cuba and the U.S. announced a renewal of their diplomatic relations, the U.S. State Department condemned Cuba of repressing and detaining activists.

US, Cuba Relations 2014: Pope Francis' Role Key in Renewing Diplomatic Relations, Facilitating Prisoners' Release

By Paola Hernández
The renewed diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba included third-party support from as far as the Vatican, with Pope Francis of Argentina facilitating talks and a prisoner swap between the countries.

US, Cuba Policy Relations: 53 Political Prisoners Returning to US, Includes Intelligence Assets Imprisoned 20 Years

By Paola Hernández
During the process to normalize diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States, a prisoner swap involving dozens of individuals was conducted but details have been very minimal.

US Cuba Relations Update: Travel Restrictions Still In Play for Most Americans, Travel-Ban Exemptions Expanded

By Paola Hernández
Although the United States and Cuba are normalizing their diplomatic relations, travel restrictions will still be in place, particularly for non-Cuban-descent travelers.

US Cuba Embargo Pros and Cons: Renewed Relations Sets Caps and Limited Success for Businesses

By Paola Hernández
American businesses are reportedly planning to utilize the renewed diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba to expand their ventures in the island. While the plans are occurring, some limitations will be in place by order of the U.S. government.

US Cuba Relations Today: Cubans in Florida Held 'More Conservative' View in 2014, Slightly Favored Embargo on Cuba

By Paola Hernández
Cubans in Florida appear to still favor the U.S. to continue its embargo on Cuba, based on polling data conducted by Latino Decisions by #CubaNow.

US, Cuba Relations History: Cuba's 'State Sponsor of Terrorism' Label Under Review Following Renewed Policy Change

By Paola Hernández
With President Barack Obama announcing plans to renew diplomatic relations with Cuba, the island's designation as a "State Sponsor of Terrorism" has been questioned.

US, Cuba Relations 2014: Age, Dynamics Between Early and Recent Cuban Exiles Plays Important Role in Renewed Relations Debate

By Paola Hernández
Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, the 43-year-old Cuban American from Florida, voiced his opposition of the Obama administration's renewed diplomatic relations with Cuba, but his sentiments could be related to his generation and a community with a rapidly changing opinion on both country’s policies.

US, Cuba Relations Today: Senior Obama Administration Official Reveals US-Cuba Policy Changes, Benefits of Renewed Relations

By Paola Hernández
White House officials detailed the most significant changes to U.S. and Cuba foreign policy in more than 50 years. During a conference call, a senior administration official acknowledged President Barack Obama's commitment to change policies that was originally viewed as a failure at the expense of advancing interests.

Marco Rubio on Cuba Embargo: Florida Senator Condemns New US, Cuba Diplomatic Relations But Cuban American Millennials Disagree

By Paola Hernández
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has criticized the Obama administration's plans to renew diplomatic relations with Cuba, but his sentiments were not shared among millennials and scholars.
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