Cuba news.
Newsweek’s current cover story alleges Donald Trump illegally conducted business in Communist Cuba in violation of American trade bans – the embargo – in the late 1990s. Here is a real story about another New York business man who violated the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba. Before 2013, Adem Arici was one of the most … Read more
In what looks a lot like a giant bear hug, Russia announced this week that it will offer Cuba 55 bilateral cooperation projects totaling more than $4 billion. According to Russia’s Deputy Minister of Economics Nikolai Podguzov, “Cuba was offered 55 projects to be implemented in 2016-2020, totaling almost $4 bln,” the Russian deputy minister … Read more
Today, President Obama nominated career diplomat Jeffrey DeLaurentis to be the first U.S. ambassador to Cuba in more than five decades, according to a report by Reuters. DeLaurentis, who has been the top American official at the U.S. embassy in Havana since relations were restored last year, marked Obama’s latest move to go as far … Read more
Last week, the European Commission formally proposed EU countries support an agreement for cooperation and political dialogue with Cuba and eliminate a 20-year-old common policy position. “This contractual agreement creates a clear common framework for intensified political dialogue, greater cooperation in a wide range of policy areas and a valuable platform to develop joint actions … Read more
The book, “Bacardi and the Long Fight for Cuba” by Tom Gjelten is the dramatic story of one family, its business and its nation, paralleling Cuba’s own development. [scroll down for the video by Tom Gjelten] The family’s story is a microcosm of Cuban history, originating when the island was struggling for its freedom from … Read more
Cuba’s isn’t a marketing concept invented by the cruise industry. It’s a real place with a history and complexity. It’s probably the most interesting place in the world today because of how it impacts visitors. In terms of architecture, art, music and the warmth of the Cubans themselves, you’re not going to find another place … Read more
Polls showing overwhelming U.S. support for a variety of pro-Cuba policy questions illustrate a continuing trend that questions the wisdom of the U.S. policy of isolation towards Cuba. Cuba is the only country in the world where U.S. citizens are subject to travel restrictions for tourism. RELATED: Here’s How to Plan Your First Trip to … Read more
In October 1960, the U.S. announced the first of several embargo restrictions applicable to most exports to Cuba. When Castro restricted the staff of the U.S. embassy to eleven persons, the U.S., on January 3,1961, severed diplomatic relations and withdrew its ambassador, setting the stage for escalation that lead to the failed Bay of Pigs … Read more
The 18th Habanos Festival was held in and around Havana from February 29 to March 4th, 2106. The annual event is the most prestigious international event dedicated to premium hand rolled cigars. Hosting 1,200 attendees from more than 60 countries, this year’s festival was dedicated to the most exclusive brand in Habanos S.A.’s portfolio, Cohiba, … Read more
Returning U.S. travelers may carry up to $400 of Cuban-origin goods for personal use, $100 of which may be alcohol or tobacco products. New rules as of October 2016: Cuban rum and cigars will now be subject to the same duties as alcohol and tobacco from other countries, meaning most travelers will be able to … Read more
