Still be normal. Cuban breakthrough in negotiations – Newsweek Poland

Still be normal. Cuban breakthrough in negotiations – Newsweek Poland

After 53 years of hostility Americans once again open embassy in Havana. President Obama announced the abolition of restrictions on travel and exports to the island, and ultimately – the economic embargo.

Standardisation of diplomatic relations with Cuba is the result of a secret negotiable , which lasted one and a half years on the quiet support of Pope Francis . The final meeting of the representatives of the two countries was held in the Vatican, and December 17, Barack Obama has conducted a telephone conversation with President Raul Castro . This was the first direct contact leaders of the US and Cuba for over half a century. Soon after, the two were read on television messages historic decision.

Breakthrough in the negotiations came when the Castro regime agreed to release Alan P. Gross, an American imprisoned since 2009 on charges of espionage. Administration slowed in turn three people convicted of spying for Cuba, which sharply criticized the Republicans. The opposition accuses the President that, in exchange for an innocent man freed the real criminals. White House responds that this is not true. Technically speaking Cuban spies for the CIA lists kept on the island 20 years ago. In addition, the health of Gross recently deteriorated and the following months in captivity could end in death.

Bill Gentile-KPA, Zuma Press

Cuban cigars.

Obama has conducted a telephone interview with Cuban President Raul Castro . This was the first direct contact leaders of the US and Cuba for over half a century.

For more than half a century restrictive policy towards Cuba dictate the next administrations powerful lobby of Cuban immigrants opposed any changes. Most Cubans in Florida (approx. 70 per cent.) Voted for the Republicans, despite the collapse of the Soviet Union, still treating their home island as a foothold hostile power and persistence lansujących thesis that the Castro regime manages to starve. 25 percent. However, immigrants chose the Democratic Party, and since the election in Florida decides the winner sometimes a few hundred votes, the leftist presidents have their hands tied.