80°
The Cuba embargo: A chronology
Tensions between the U.S. and Cuba began after Fidel Castro came into power Jan. 1, 1959 and the disclosure of the socialist nature of the Cuban revolution. Here's a chronology of the longest lasting embargo in the world.
Changes in travel policy
Vivian Mannerud, president of Airline Brokers Company, speaks about the changes in policy to Cuba travel over the past 27 years.
The Bustillo family visits the island
Manuel Bustillo and his family visited relatives in Cuba recently thanks to the relaxed travel regulations put in place by the Obama administration.
-
TRADE
Among exiles, support for trade embargo diminishes
The U.S. embargo on Cuba has long been supported by Cuban exiles, but in recent years there has been an erosion of that support.
-
South Florida sees upswing in family trips to Cuba
South Florida has seen a surge in trips to Cuba as new U.S. policies toward Havana take shape.
-
From truffles to fox furs, U.S. ships more than food to Cuba
Despite a rigid embargo that has spanned half a century, the United States is playing a major role in feeding Cuba.
-
U.S.-CUBA RELATIONS
U.S., Cuba will discuss revival of direct mail
Talks that would allow direct mail between the United States and Cuba will begin soon.
Multimedia
-
American-made products readily available in Cuba
The three-level Carlos III shopping center in downtown Havana is a showcase of embargo-skirting goods. Ther...
-
Cuba trade ban stands despite rising efforts to end it
President Obama's decision in April to lift the limit on visits by Cuban Americans to their homeland was se...
Careerbuilder
Miami Top Jobs
Ad links
RSS|
My Yahoo|
Newsletters|
Mobile|
Alerts|
Twitter
Terms of Service| Privacy Policy| About our ads| Copyright| About the Miami Herald| About the McClatchy Company| Corrections| Contact Us| Advertise| Work for Us
Partners: El Nuevo Herald| Newspaper in Education| WLRN | Miami Herald News| CBS4 WFOR-TV| More
Copyright 2013 Miami Herald Media Co. All rights reserved