U.S. and Cuban officials cemented the restoration of diplomatic ties at a historic, emotional Aug. 14 flag-raising ceremony at the U.S. embassy in Havana. But the conspicuous absence of Cuban dissidents at the event was hard to ignore. Those who had long carried the burden of bringing attention to political ... Read More
Category: Cuba News
01
Sep2015
01
Sep2015
Creating a space for dialogue between Cubans on the island and those in exile, as well as the topics of reconciliation and achieving a peaceful transition in Cuba were some of the issues discussed at a symposium that included church leaders and experts from Cuba and Miami held Monday at ... Read More
01
Sep2015
Cuba is seeking Malaysia’s support to get the United States to lift a five-decade long trade blockade against it. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman, who is in Havana, said Cuba believed that the international community’s support is crucial to help it achieve progress. Cuba and the US restored diplomatic ... Read More