The United States embargo against Cuba prevents American businesses from conducting trade with Cuban interests. In December 2014 President Obama ordered the restoration of full democratic relations with Cuba. The order lifted a 54-year-old trade embargo and eased restrictions on banking and American’s travel to the country. When President Trump took office in 2017 his administration re-imposed the U.S. travel ban, citing Cuba poor record with human rights. In July 2021 President Biden imposed new sanctions on Cuba’s police force and on two of Cuba’s leaders in response to…
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@9C69K6811mos11MO
No, lift the travel,food and medicine embargo but do not allow economic trade until Cuba becomes a non-communist free society.
@9G9C49K6mos6MO
Yes, but regulate any money exchanged from trade and tourism to ensure it isn’t put towards the Cuban government’s repressive practices
@5DK2YDR3yrs3Y
Yes, and it should have been done years ago. We should have had a McDonalds in Havana the day after the Russians cut off foreign aid to them. There is no argument for not doing so...if we can overlook the human rights violations of China, our largest trading partner, we can do so with Cuba. Cuba represents a new market for American products and services, which is good for our economy. Further isolationism will gain nothing (how's that working out with North Korea?).
@598KZPH3yrs3Y
That is because Obama is stupid. Cuba did their own thing and wanted to be on their own. Let them suffer and fail until they realize they need us and decide to become part of the USA as a state. In turn, we can enforce the same laws and so forth over there as here and build a base there.
@4XYL4N63yrs3Y
Yes, and pay restitution.
@94SWRVH2yrs2Y
Yes, and apologize to Cuba
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In a case that has shocked the nation, a former U.S. diplomat has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for engaging in espionage activities for Cuba, marking one of the most significant breaches of national security in recent history. The individual, who held a position of trust and authority, admitted to acting as an agent for the Cuban government, providing sensitive information that compromised the United States' security interests over several decades. This sentencing brings to a close a long-standing investigation by the Justice Department, which described the infiltration as one of the highest-reaching and longest-lasting in the history of the U.S. government.The case has raised serious concerns about the vetting processes for diplomats and the ease with which foreign governments can infiltrate the U.S. government's ranks. The former diplomat's actions have been condemned by officials and the public alike, highlighting the betrayal of trust and the potential damage to national security interests. The sentencing also serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing threats posed by foreign espionage and the need for vigilance in protecting sensitive information.The Justice Department's investigation into the matter revealed a sophisticated network of espionage that operated undetected for years, raising questions about the effectiveness of current security measures and the challenges of counterintelligence efforts. The case has prompted calls for a thorough review of security protocols and the implementation of more stringent measures to prevent similar breaches in the future.As the former diplomat begins their 15-year sentence, the fallout from this case continues to reverberate through the corridors of power in Washington, D.C. The incident has led to a reevaluation of the relationships between U.S. diplomats and foreign governments, with a focus on ensuring that such a breach of trust does not occur again. The U.S. government is now faced with the task of rebuilding confidence in its security apparatus and ensuring that its diplomats uphold the highest standards of loyalty and integrity.This case serves as a sobering reminder of the ever-present risks of espionage and the importance of maintaining a vigilant and robust security posture. As the United States navigates an increasingly complex global landscape, the protection of its national security interests remains a top priority, underscored by the severe consequences faced by those who betray their country.
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Olivia Troye: It was like this piercing feeling on the side of my head. It was like, I remember it was on the right side of my head and I, I got like vertigo. Olivia Troye was Homeland Security adviser to Vice President Mike Pence. In our 2022 report, she told us she was hit outside the White House. Anonymous: And then severe ear pain started. So I liken it to if you put a Q-tip too far and you bounce it off your eardrum. Well, imagine takin' a sharp pencil and just kinda pokin' that. And this man told us he was among the first publicly known cases in 2016 from our embassy in Cuba. That's how the incidents became known as "Havana Syndrome." He's medically retired from an agency we can't name-- blind in one eye and struggling for balance. A major medical study for the government was led by Dr. David Relman of Stanford University. In our 2022 report he told us… Dr. David Relman: What we found was we thought clear evidence of an injury to the auditory and vestibular system of the brain. Everything starting with the inner ear where humans perceive sound and sense balance, and then translate those perceptions into brain electrical signals.His study found, "directed pulsed (radio frequency) energy…appears to be the most plausible mechanism…" For example, a focused beam of microwaves or acoustic ultrasound. More than 100 officials or family members have unexplained, persistent, symptoms.
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The US could use the notorious Guantanamo Bay military facility in Cuba to process migrants fleeing the violence in Haiti, CNN has reported, citing an unnamed American official. Washington is bracing for mass migration from the island nation, according to the news broadcaster. Haiti, which is just over 300km from the US naval base at Guantanamo Bay, has seen mounting violence in recent months.Its capital, Port-au-Prince, has been overrun by armed criminal gangs, leading to the resignation of Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry on Tuesday.he Guantanamo Bay facility is home to a US military prison for terror suspects that was opened by the Bush administration after the 9/11 attacks in 2001. There have been numerous reports and testimonies of the abuse of prisoners, while Amnesty International has described the camp as “a symbol of torture, rendition and indefinite detention without charge or trial”. The naval base also has a Migrant Operations Center that houses migrants picked up by the Coast Guard in the Caribbean. The facility is not part of the prison.The administration of President Joe Biden is weighing up plans to extend the capacity of the migrant center in view of a possible migrant wave from Haiti, CNN has reported.According to the broadcaster, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is monitoring the situation on the island. “Irregular migration flows” through the Caribbean currently remain low, a DHS spokesperson told CNN. The US returns or repatriates migrants interdicted at sea to the Bahamas, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti, the spokesperson added.The US has seen a surge in immigration rates, mainly from its southern border. In December, more than 225,000 migrants attempted to cross the frontier from Mexico, the highest monthly total recorded since 2000, CNN noted.
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