President Raul Castro

Cuba's Economic Reforms Herald New Resolve by Castro; Time for US to Reform Relationship

Michael Shank | Posted 01.14.2012

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Michael Shank

The US can make some important contributions by acknowledging that Cuba's reforms are real and by ensuring Cubans are getting the cash and credit they need to make use of the newfound freedom to start small businesses.

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President Obama's Answers to My Questions

Yoani Sanchez | Posted 05.25.2011

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Yoani Sanchez

I submitted seven questions to the American president, Barack Obama. He kindly took the time to respond; following are the answers I received from the White House.

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