Measures taken by U.S. since December
Despite the December 17 announcements by Cuba and the U.S. to work toward normalizing relations, the blockade – principal obstacle to advancing in this process - remains in force.
OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE COMMUNIST
PARTY OF CUBA CENTRAL COMMITTEE
CUBA - U.S. DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS
U.S. blockade causes multi-million sum damages to Cuban agriculture
The damages caused by the blockade on the island were explained during a press conference at the headquarters of the Ministry of Agriculture (MINAG)
U.S. blockade impacts key sectors of Cuban economy
The U.S. economic, financial and commercial blockade of Cuba, the longest in history, causes daily difficulties for Cubans, and impacts key sectors of the economy. October 27, the UN General Assembly will consider a resolution demanding an end to the policy, for the 24th time
Cuban civil society condemns U.S. blockade
Representatives of Cuban civil society, along with those from regional and international organizations, reiterated their condemnation of the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the U.S. on Cuba for more than 50 years
U.S. blockade hampers exports of Cuban citrus fruit
Given the perishable nature of citrus fruit, nearby markets are sought to allow for timely and rapid transportation, in order to best meet clients’ expectations
Surveys reveal growing U.S. opposition to blockade
Polls also showed that voters from various parties support the lifting of the blockade and unrestricted travel to the island for all U.S. citizens
Nine U.S. governors call for an end to the blockade
An end to the blockade would create jobs and new opportunities in the U.S. agricultural sector and open up a market of 11 million people just 90 miles away
Cuba and U.S. discuss impact of recent changes made by Obama
The meeting saw the participation of officials from the U.S. Treasury, Commerce and State departments and representatives from various Cuban ministries and entities
U.S. Secretary of Commerce visits Port of Mariel
Scheduled today, October 7, is a meeting with Cuban authorities to discuss the scope of steps recently taken by the U.S. government to modify the implementation of some aspects of the blockade
Cuban and U.S. Presidents meet
The meeting took place in the context of the 70th period of sessions of the UN General Assembly
