Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Cuba in the News-February 2010

Spain Asks Cuba for Better Treatment of Political Prisoners
Latin American Herald Tribune-During a meeting in Madrid last Thursday, Spain asked the Cuban government to provide better humanitarian treatment for ailing dissidents; the meeting was held to discuss the state of human rights on the communist-ruled island.

Cuba Criticizes U.S. Diplomats for Meeting with Dissidents
February 20, 2010-Cuba criticized U.S. diplomats Saturday for meeting with political opponents after bilateral talks on immigration in Havana, accusing the American diplomats of "promoting subversion."

Cuban and U.S. Officials Meet in Havana to Discuss Migration
February 19, 2010-Dagoberto Rodriguez, Cuba's deputy minister of foreign affairs, met with U.S. delegation led by Craig Kelly for several hours this past Friday to discuss migration issues.


Cuba Blasts U.S. Leaders for Meeting With Dissidents
February 20, 2010-Cuba scolded a top U.S. delegation Saturday for meeting with political opposition leaders following high-level immigration discussions, saying it proves Washington is out to topple the country's communist government.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

2010-U.S. and Cuba Relations

Obama Administration to Spend Millions on Cuba
February 3, 2010-The president officially loosened Cuba travel and money remittance policies in 2009, and now plans to spend millions on programs designed to bring about Democratic change in Cuba.

Cuba: Accord on Human Trafficking Sought with U.S.
January 28, 2010-According to foreign minister, Bruno Rodriguez, Cuba wants to negotiate an agreement with the United States to slow the trafficking of its citizens fleeing the island.