CUBA

Cuba sentences Canadian businessman to nine years in prison

Sarkis Yacoubian expected a shorter sentence because he confessed and named others. His family now will work to get him to serve his sentence in Canada. 1371681383

Cuba

Cuba, US discuss resuming direct mail; migration talks to be held next month

Talks began Tuesday on resuming direct mail service between the two countries and sources say bilateral talks on migration will be held in July.

CUBA

Bahamas claims that video of Cubans being kicked is fraudulent

An official in Nassau has denied that a guard stomped on detained Cuban migrants.

CUBA

Cuba cites drop in U.S., European arrivals as tourism sags

A new government report in Cuba suggests initial enthusiasm for travel to Cuba has fallen flat.

• AP source: U.S., Cuba to resume talks on direct mail

AP source: U.S., Cuba to resume talks on direct mail

The United States and Cuba will resume talks this week on restarting direct mail service despite a deadlock between Washington and Havana over detainees that has largely stalled most rapprochement efforts, a U.S. official said Monday.

• Cuba cites drop in U.S., European arrivals as tourism sags
• Should the United States and Cuba resume direct mail service between the two countries?

CUBA

Dissidents say they are returning to Cuba reenergized

Cuban dissidents say their trips abroad are giving them more energy and ambitions, as well as more supporters and contacts globally.

Defected Cuban dancers adjust to U.S., seek work

They practice in the back of a dance studio next to a Wendy's restaurant in a strip mall. Six ballet dancers leap across the floor, hidden from view from the mothers watching their daughters in pink leotards in a front room.

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MEXICO

Cuban migrants in Mexico demand freedom after 3 months in a lockup

As seven Cubans held in Mexico demand their freedom, another 19 boat people have landed on the Yucatan Peninsula.