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Diplomacy and regattas
From the Malecón, I watch U.S. and Cuban sailboats in the harbor. The other day, I saw two caravels with a crew of Americans. My recollection turned into a question: What are those…
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U.S. and Cuba nearing deal to fully restore diplomatic ties
The United States and Cuba are closer than ever to reaching an agreement to fully restore diplomatic relations and reopen embassies, officials in both countries say, as negotiators…
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Finally, Cuba gets its bank
Cuba finally has its bank. Stonegate Bank, a Pompano Beach institution, has reached an agreement with the Cuban government for it to open an account in the U.S.
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New federal licenses mean cruises to Cuba may be close
It has been less than a month since the U.S. Treasury Department approved the first licenses for ferries to carry Americans to Cuba. The ferry companies have not announced what U.S.…
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Cuba cancels invitation to China to send warships to Havana
Cuba has reversed a decision made three years ago to host Chinese warships and hold joint military exercises in Cuban waters, Japan's largest newspaper revealed today.
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Serbian president in Havana to present award to Fidel
President Tomislav Nikolic of Serbia is scheduled to arrive in Havana on Monday to meet with President Raúl Castro. They met in Moscow on May 8, when they both attended the ceremonies…
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Fun in Havana for the Minnesota Orchestra
After this weekend’s concert in Havana, the Minnesota Orchestra had definitely won over the hearts of many Cubans. But Cuba and its people had also won over the members of the…
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Cuba’s ongoing inspiration: an eyewitness account
Cuba has shown me that the world is both bigger and smaller than I believed.
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France’s ’17D’ in Cuba
It shouldn't be surprising, then, that the Europeans find allies where they least expect it and Hollande's message penetrates forcefully into the U.S. Congress, facilitating Obama's…
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Italy sees ‘huge potential’ in privatized trade with Cuba
Italy's deputy Foreign Minister Mario Giro and Vice Minister for Economic Development Carlo Calenda will head a trade mission to Cuba, July 6-8, Prime Minister Matteo Renzi announced in…
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