In June 2017, President Trump announced a moderate change in U.S. policy towards Cuba. For U.S. travelers seeking to experience Cuba, “tourism” is technically unlawful but there remains a wide scope to explore Cuba and comply with U.S travel rules. Unfortunately, Cuba is the only country in the world where travel restrictions apply to U.S. … Read more
President Donald Trump last week began symbolically undoing some parts of his predecessor’s historic opening to the island nation. The new measures included tighter restrictions on travel and a prohibition of financial dealings with entities tied to Cuban military and intelligence services. U.S. citizens may still travel to Cuba, and, in fact, U.S. airlines are … Read more
President Donald Trump on June 16th began sybolically undoing some parts of his predecessor’s historic opening to the island nation, saying he was “canceling the last administration’s completely one-sided deal with Cuba.” The new measures included tighter restrictions on tourism travel and a prohibition of financial dealings with entities tied to Cuban military and intelligence … Read more
It must have been Chad Olin’s thirst for a thousand tedious impediments – plus a good dose of Cuban rum and cigars – that led to his taking a road less traveled and not following the rest of his classmates into a traditional career in investment banking or consulting. What started out as an idea … Read more
President Donald Trump last week began symbolically undoing some parts of his predecessor’s historic opening to Cuba. The new measures included tighter restrictions on travel and tourism and a prohibition of financial dealings with entities tied to Cuban military and intelligence services. Cuba’s military conglomerate GAESA is estimated to control more than half the country’s … Read more
President Donald J. Trump is changing the policy of the U.S. toward Cuba to achieve four objectives: Enhance compliance with United States law—in particular the provisions that govern the embargo of Cuba and the ban on tourism; Hold the Cuban regime accountable for oppression and human rights abuses ignored under the Obama policy; Further the … Read more
President Donald Trump last week began symbolically undoing some parts of his predecessor’s historic opening to the island nation. The new measures included tighter restrictions on tourism travel and a prohibition of financial dealings with entities tied to Cuban military and intelligence services. Cuba’s military conglomerate GAESA is estimated to control more than half the … Read more
Host Geoffrey Baer explores the heart of Cuba’s magical capital city in a new documentary airing next month. Three young locals — architect and restorationist Daniel de la Regata; Irene Rodriguez, one of Cuba’s top flamenco dancers; and Grammy-nominated jazz pianist Roberto Fonseca — serve as enthusiastic guides, allowing viewers to experience this vibrant and … Read more
U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Frequently Asked Questions on President Trump’s Cuba Announcement 1. How will OFAC implement the changes to the Cuba sanctions program announced by the President on June 16, 2017? Are the changes effective immediately? OFAC will implement the Treasury-specific changes via amendments to its Cuban … Read more
Black and white photography has a special affinity with Cuba – it has a magical ability to shift time in a place that itself is famous for taking you back to a nostalgic place. Time is thieved by the garish, colorful iconography and totems of consumerism that so overpower modern vistas. Too many experiences involve … Read more
