Obama May Lift Some Restrictions

HAVANA, Jan. 14 – US President-elect Barack Obama is willing to lift the restrictions on travel and family remittances to Cuba for Cuban-Americans, future Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told a Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday. Clinton said that Obama believes that Cuban-Americans are the best ambassadors of democracy, freedom and free market economy. Clinton did not say whether the travel ban should be lifted on the rest of US citizens wanting to visit the neighboring island nation.

Recent Posts

Mexican Reporter Roberto Carlos Figueroa Killed in Morelos

Figueroa was abducted by gunmen on the morning of April 26 after dropping his daughters…

The CLAP Food Rations, Lara, Venezuela – Photo of the Day

Rogelio Mendoza from Venezuela took our photo of the day: "The CLAP Food Rations", in…

Victims of Slavery in Ecuador Should Receive Reparations

Hundreds of families endured conditions imposed by Furukawa Plantations of minimal wages, exploitation, lack of…

In order to improve navigation and features, Havana Times uses cookies.