Jul 13 Watch Cuba Back in Spotlight With Release of Prisoners Cuba is back in the news spotlight after the release of political prisoners and a TV appearance by Fidel Castro. Continue watching
Apr 17 Watch Cuba Open to Diplomatic Talks With United States In a significant policy shift, Cuban leader Raul Castro signaled that Havana is open to new diplomatic talks with the United States. Analysts examined the move as President Obama arrived in Trinidad and Tobago for the Summit of the Americas. Continue watching
Apr 13 Obama Lifts Some Restrictions on Cuba Travel By Admin, PBS News Hour President Barack Obama has decided to lift some restrictions on travel, remittances, mail, and telecommunications with Cuba, the White House announced Monday. Continue reading
Apr 08 Watch Possible Cuba Policy Changes Spark Debate The Obama administration is expected to ease travel and financial embargoes with Cuba in broad policy changes that have sparked debate between those in favor of starting a dialogue with Cuban leaders and those who advocate continuing the restrictions. Analysts… Continue watching
Apr 08 Watch Lawmakers Eager for Cuba Policy Changes Meet with Fidel and Raul Castro Several members of the Congressional Black Caucus met with Cuban President Raul Castro and former leader Fidel Castro this week to discuss proposed relaxations in travel and financial restrictions. Calif. Rep. Barbara Lee, just back from Havana, talks about the… Continue watching
Jan 01 Watch Cuban Government Celebrates 50th Anniversary On the 50th anniversary of the revolution that brought Fidel Castro to power in Cuba, analysts mull U.S.-Cuban relations and efforts to reform the economy and politics of the Latin American country. Continue watching
Jan 01 As Revolution Reaches 50, Cuba Under Raul Castro Gradually Undertakes Reforms By PBS News Hour When Raul Castro stepped into his older brother Fidel's shoes as Cuba's president, he promised to usher in new economic reforms. And while Cubans can now get cell phones and plant crops in unused farmland other reforms are coming at… Continue reading
Feb 25 Watch New Cuban Leadership Intensifies Speculation on Reforms Raul Castro was confirmed as Cuba's president Sunday, after last week's announcement that his ailing brother, Fidel Castro, would step down after decades in power. Two experts on Cuba discuss the prospects for reforms in the country and relations with… Continue watching
Feb 19 Cuba’s Castro Resigns After 49-year Reign By PBS News Hour Cuban leader Fidel Castro announced Tuesday that he will not seek another term in office when the country's parliament meets Sunday to elect a president, citing his ailing health. Castro, 81, is the world's longest ruling leader. Continue reading
Feb 19 Watch Castro’s Exit Stokes Debate Over Prospects for Cuban Reform An ailing Cuban president Fidel Castro announced Tuesday that he will resign from his post, ending his 49-year presidency at age 81. Two Cuban-American analysts discuss Castro's resignation and whether the move will open avenues for new reforms in Cuba. Continue watching