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World Politics

By Lisa Nikolau15 June 2017

Reversing U.S. policy on Cuba will not improve human rights, experts say

Human rights experts are warning about negative impacts from U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to revive some of the trade and travel restrictions with Cuba that former President Barack Obama had relaxed in an effort to improve relations between the two countries. Many had said the sanctions against Cuba had accomplished little, other than to undermine the economic opportunities of Cubans.

Human Rights

By Lisa Nikolau17 April 2017

U.N. lauds Cuba for its progress against human trafficking

Cuba is making notable progress in the fight against human trafficking, according to the United Nations. United Nations Special Rapporteur Maria Grazia Giammarinaro praised Cuba’s “good practices” in combatting the global issue, crediting the country’s universal access to basic health care, educational and social security systems with reducing the social inequalities and vulnerabilities that can prompt people to flee the country and become victims to those who profit from trafficking.

Human Rights

By Lisa Nikolau10 April 2017

Mexico grants residency but denies asylum to Cuban migrants

The Mexican government has decided to grant residency permits to nearly 600 migrants from Cuba, where dismal economic prospects have forced thousands to seek new lives in countries without the means or will to take them.

World Politics

By Lisa Nikolau28 November 2016

Uncertainty for Cuba’s youth after death of Fidel Castro

For many Cubans who have fled their country in desperation for economic opportunities in the U.S., the death of Fidel Castro Friday symbolized the beginning of a new era, but experts warn that they may not see widespread reforms for years to come.

World Politics

By Lisa Nikolau9 August 2016

Cuba blames U.S. for encouraging illegal immigration

Cuban officials say the Obama Administration, for the past two years, has encouraged the illegal and unsafe migration of tens of thousands of Cubans to the United States.

Basics

By Lisa Nikolau11 July 2016

Cuba’s fiscal woes prompt anxiety over power blackouts

The Cuban government has announced it will be drastically cutting electricity, imports, investments and fuel consumption through the end of…

World Politics

By Lisa Nikolau4 April 2016

After historic visit, it’s a long road ahead for U.S. and Cuba relations

More than a week after President Barack Obama’s historic trip to Cuba, the reaction to the visit has been ambivalent.…

Human Rights

By Lisa Nikolau23 February 2016

Obama’s plan to visit Cuba draws focus to human rights

President Obama announced plans to visit Cuba next month, sparking debate over whether the timing of the visit – or the decision to…

Human Rights

By Lisa Nikolau12 January 2016

Slowly but surely, help arrives for U.S.-bound Cuban migrants

While U.S. politicians argue over immigration policies for Syrian refugees and illegal migrants from Central America, the southern U.S. border…

World Politics

By Tom Murphy21 January 2015

What Obama said on international development in his State of the Union address

The agenda for the final two years of U.S. President Obama’s time in offices was set by Tuesday’s State of…