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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
The Trump administration has indicated that an announcement will likely be made in the “coming weeks,” based on a review of Cuba policy that has been ongoing since January of this year. According to a report released last week by Engage Cuba, rolling back the current U.S. policy on Cuba could cost U.S. businesses and … Read more
Civil aviation in Cuba got a huge boost last year when the U.S. and Cuba agreed to re-establish regular passenger air service in more than 50 years – now general avaition is taking flight too. When plans were announced for the first Visual Flight Rule (VFR) Air Rally in more than 60 years to Cuba … Read more
Michael Dixon has been making high-end cigar humidors by hand since 1995 and has been a professional woodworker since 1973. He has been in the business long enough to know a high-quality humidor from a poorly made one. According to Michael, in addition to sub-par construction, most inferior humidors (under $100) and all the Chinese … Read more
Google has announced a new digital resource to help Cubans access digital health information. According to the internet giant, it wants to deliver reliable, quality health information directly to Google Search. Google search results will show information on more than 900 health conditions commonly sought in several Latin American countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Cuba, Colombia, … Read more
It appears the weaker hands in the airline industry have given way to the major carriers’ long term plans for flying to Cuba. United Airlines today filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for authority to increase from Saturday-only to daily nonstop service between its hub at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport … Read more
Airbnb and Hearst have been developing a print travel magazine concept for a year, and on May 23rd the first issue will hit the stands with Havana as the feature. Airbnbmag is part guidebook and part travel magazine. According to reports, it is targeted to adventurous travelers, rather than luxury-focused editorial common with other travel … Read more
