Cuba

Cuba

Since Fidel Castro rose to power six decades ago, US-Cuba relations have been characterized by persistent distrust. A brief period of reprieve, which saw restrictions levied against Cuba relaxed, dissipated as criticism of Cuba’s human rights record and its ties to Nicaragua and Venezuela reemerged. The island nation situated ninety miles south of Florida is poised to remain a critical challenge for the region.

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In the News

Mar 20, 2016

Schechter Quoted by the Associated Press on President Obama’s Visit to Cuba

By Peter Schechter

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In the News

Mar 20, 2016

Schechter Quoted by Publico on US Foreign Policy Toward Cuba and the Latin America Region

By Peter Schechter

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Cuba Latin America

In the News

Mar 18, 2016

Marczak Quoted by Wall Street Journal on China’s Trade Relationship with Cuba

By Jason Marczak

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China Cuba

In the News

Mar 18, 2016

DeLevie-Orey Quoted by Euronews on Strengthening the Cuban Economy

By Rachel DeLevie-Orey

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Article

Mar 18, 2016

Fact Sheet: Changes in Cuba

  President Obama has implemented sweeping changes in the US-Cuba relationship since December 17, 2014. From alleviating certain restrictions on trade and travel to raising the remittance cap, the President has paved the way for a more normalized relationship. As he prepares for his historic visit to Cuba this fact sheet highlights the most crucial […]

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New Atlanticist

Mar 17, 2016

Human Rights, Democratic Reform at the Top of Obama’s Agenda in Cuba, says Susan Rice

By Ashish Kumar Sen

President will make historic visit to Havana on March 20 Human rights and democratic reform will be at the top of US President Barack Obama’s agenda when he visits Cuba next week and meets with Cuban President Raúl Castro as well as civil society leaders of his choosing, and not those handpicked by Havana, according […]

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In the News

Mar 17, 2016

Schechter Quoted by Miami Herald on President Obama’s Visit to Cuba

By Peter Schechter

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In the News

Mar 17, 2016

Montanino in La Stampa: Why Cuba Should Join the International Monetary Fund

By Andrea Montanino

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In the News

Mar 15, 2016

Marczak Testifies Before House Committee on Foreign Affairs on Trade with Cuba

By Jason Marczak

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Report

Feb 24, 2016

Five Steps to Grow the Cuban Economy: What the US and Cuba Can Do in Obama’s Final Year

By Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Twenty-five days before US President Barack Obama touches down in Havana, the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center launched a new report that lays out the next step for Cuba’s continued progress. For the United States and Cuba to continue building on progress in the bilateral opening, the two countries must work to integrate […]

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Experts

Staff

Jason Marczak

Vice President and Senior Director

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Americas Argentina

Fellow

Kezia McKeague

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Argentina Cuba

Fellow

Brian O’Toole

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Economic Statecraft Initiative GeoEconomics Center

Cuba Economy & Business

Fellow

Samantha Sultoon

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Economic Statecraft Initiative GeoEconomics Center

Cuba East Asia