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US Lawmakers Discuss Cuba Travel Ban

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:44:42 GMT

The debate over U.S. policy towards Cuba heats up Thursday as the House Foreign Affairs Committee holds a hearing on whether to lift the U.S. travel ban to Cuba.

HRW: Cuban Human Rights As Bad Or Worse Under Raul

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:12:14 GMT

Human Rights Watch says conditions in Cuba have not improved under Raul Castro and in some ways are worse than they had been when his brother Fidel was president.

Report: Money Affects Cuban Policy

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:49:21 GMT

A new report suggests a connection between campaign contributions and votes on sanctions against Cuba. Supporters of the U.S. embargo against Cuba have contributed almost $11 million to members of Congress since 2004 in a largely successful effort to block efforts to weaken sanctions against the island, the new report shows.

Castro: More US Visitors Mean More Cuban Swine Flu

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:54:16 GMT

Fidel Castro has found something to sneeze at in Washington's decision to ease visits by Cuban-Americans to his island: He says more Americans mean more swine flu.

Fidel Castro's Health Described As "Very Dynamic"

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:52:41 GMT

Fidel Castro looks stronger and wonderful for his age, according to the head of the World Health Organization. Margaret Chan reportedly met with Castro for over two hours and found him to be "very dynamic."

Fidel Castro's Sister: I Worked With The CIA

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:06:08 GMT

In a book released Monday, Juanita Castro, sister of Cuban leaders Raul and Fidel, has claimed she worked with the CIA in 1964. That was when the U.S. agency was plotting to assassinate Fidel and overthrow his revolution.

Cuban Smugglers Sentenced, Another Is Still Loose

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:53:49 GMT

Two convicted Cuban alien smugglers have been sentenced to a combined 94 months in prison in a West Palm Beach Courtroom for running a mission that resulted in the death of a migrant. Federal agents are still seeking a third suspect they deem armed and dangerous.

US Frees Posada Carriles Benefactor

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:36:44 GMT

An anti-Castro activist and friend of Luis Posada Carriles who was found to have an arsenal that included automatic weapons, grenades, grenade launchers and ammunitions has been freed after serving a prison term in the US.

Cuban Prisoner Freed Thanks Spanish Minister

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:13:45 GMT

Cuba has freed one of the 54 political prisoners still behind bars following a state crackdown on dissent six years ago and also paroled a Spanish businessman awaiting trial for bribery, officials in Spain and a Cuban political opposition group said Tuesday.

Survey: More Cuban Americans Support Cuban Tourism

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:08:50 GMT

Should all Americans be allowed to visit Cuba whenever they want? A new study by polling firm Bendixen & Associates has found that many Cuban Americans are saying "yes." This is a major shift from a survey seven years ago.