April 20, 2021 1:21 pm
Since 1959, when Raúl and his older brother, Fidel, led an insurgency against a U.S.-backed dictator to victory, Cuba has been led by a Castro. Now, as Raúl — who is 89 and succeeded his older brother — steps down from the helm of the Communist Party.
April 25, 2018 7:19 am
The number of Americans traveling to Cuba surged after former US President Barack Obama reached a landmark detente with then-Cuban President Raul Castro in 2014 and eased travel restrictions while maintaining a ban on tourism.
September 27, 2017 12:23 pm
The meeting came amid concerns over the unexplained incidents that have harmed the staff — some with ailments as serious as traumatic brain injury. The ailments may have been caused by a sonic wave machine or other high-pitched sound bombardments.
June 11, 2017 7:40 am
The Trump administration has been discussing policy changes that include prohibiting business with the Cuban military while maintaining the full diplomatic relations restored by Obama. The White House has also been debating new restrictions on American leisure travel to Cuba.
May 15, 2015 12:39 pm
US State Department has reportedly said that American and Cuban negotiators will meet next week to discuss the re-opening of embassies in each other's capitals.
April 12, 2015 8:49 am
"What we have both concluded is that we can disagree with a spirit of respect and civility," Obama said.
January 22, 2015 11:56 am
The Americans say the resumption in full diplomatic relations depends on how quickly its requests are met.
December 18, 2014 1:02 pm
Older exiles whose relatives were killed or imprisoned following the 1959 revolution are less likely to approve of a thaw.
December 11, 2013 12:35 pm
Officials said Obama's policy towards Cuba remains same and that it was mere exchange of greetings.



