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Cuba's Sponsor of Terrorism Label Still Under Review As Friday's State Department Meeting Nears

The U.S. State Department will host the second round of talks with Cuban government officials to normalize diplomatic relations between the two countries on Friday.

US, Cuba Relations 2015: Cuban Government Delegation to Visit US for State Department Meeting This Week

By Paola Hernández
The United States Department of State confirmed a Cuban government delegation will visit the U.S. this week as efforts to reestablish diplomatic relations continue.

Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro Accuses US of Supporting Failed Coup Attempt After Caracas Mayor Antonio Ledezma's Arrest

By Paola Hernández
Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro has accused the United States of supporting coup attempts against his government, and the U.S. has fired back to dismiss the allegations.

Obama Islamic State Strategy: President to Congress: Authorize War Against Islamic State

By Paola Hernández
President Barack Obama published his Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) letter to Congress to help “degrade and defeat” the Islamic State militant group.

US, Venezuela Relations: US State Department Announce Visa Restrictions for Venezuelan Government Officials; President Maduro Criticizes the 'Empire'

By Paola Hernández
The U.S. State Department announced this week additional visa restrictions for human rights violators from Venezuela. Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro has since criticized the U.S. government's decision.

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

By Paola Hernández
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.

2016 US Budget: How Obama's 2016 Budget Proposals Impacts Immigration, Education, Grants and Loans

By Paola Hernández
Developing from the "middle class economics" the from the State of the Union address, President Barack Obama released the 2016 fiscal year budget aimed to benefit hard-working families.

US, Cuba Relations Update: Restoring Diplomatic Ties, Embassies Continue in Bilateral Talks; Differences Remain on Immigration

By Paola Hernández
The United States and Cuban officials are on their second day of diplomatic talks in the island, which will include plans to reopen embassies at their respective capitals.

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.

Immigration Reform News 2015: US Homeland Security, State Department Launch 'Aggressive' DAPA, DACA Fact Campaign in Mexico, Central America

By Paola Hernández
The next phase of President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions has launched with a fact awareness campaign by the U.S. Department of State and Homeland Security.

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 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.

President Barack Obama Nominates Maria Echaveste as New US Ambassador to Mexico with Ties to Immigration

By Paola Hernández
President Barack Obama announced new nominations for "key" administrative posts including a new U.S. ambassador to Mexico.
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