diplomatic relations

Josefina Vidal Reflects on Building Blocks for Relationship with U.S.

March 15, 2016January 17, 2016 by Cuba Journal

The first round of talks between the US and Cuba began in January 2015, thirteen months after President Obama announced the normalization of relations. Leading talks and representing Cuba was Josefina Vidal, general director of Cuba’s U.S. Division in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Since then, she has been at the table, negotiating and constructing … Read more

After 5 Decades, US and Cuba Reopen Embassies Today

October 10, 2015July 20, 2015 by Cuba Journal

by Cuba Journal staff After more than 50 years, the US and Cuba have today restored full diplomatic relations. A ceremony held today in Washington marked the opening of the Cuban embassy in Washington. With today’s re-establishment of diplomatic relations, both countries officially have fully operational embassies and will be able to fly their countries’ … Read more