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US-Cuba thaw: Congressional delegation arrives in Havana | US-Cuba thaw: Congressional delegation arrives in Havana |
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An American Congressional delegation has arrived in Havana in the first such visit since the United States and Cuba agreed to restore ties severed in 1961. | An American Congressional delegation has arrived in Havana in the first such visit since the United States and Cuba agreed to restore ties severed in 1961. |
The Democrat politicians plan to meet Cuban officials and civilian leaders to discuss practical measures required for the normalisation of relations. | The Democrat politicians plan to meet Cuban officials and civilian leaders to discuss practical measures required for the normalisation of relations. |
The thaw in relations was announced on 17 December by President Barack Obama and his Cuban counterpart, Raul Castro. | The thaw in relations was announced on 17 December by President Barack Obama and his Cuban counterpart, Raul Castro. |
Earlier this week, Cuba completed the release of 53 political prisoners. | Earlier this week, Cuba completed the release of 53 political prisoners. |
The measure was agreed as part of the agreement. | The measure was agreed as part of the agreement. |
"We have all been to Cuba before, and we strongly support the president's new direction for our policy towards Cuba," said Senator Patrick Leahy. | "We have all been to Cuba before, and we strongly support the president's new direction for our policy towards Cuba," said Senator Patrick Leahy. |
Tourism still banned | Tourism still banned |
New travel and trade rules between the US and Cuba came into effect on Friday, also as part of the historic deal. | New travel and trade rules between the US and Cuba came into effect on Friday, also as part of the historic deal. |
Americans will be able to take home up alcohol and tobacco from Cuba up to the value of $100 (£66). | Americans will be able to take home up alcohol and tobacco from Cuba up to the value of $100 (£66). |
US credit and debit cards can be used there and there will be no more limits on how much money US citizens can spend in Cuba each day. | US credit and debit cards can be used there and there will be no more limits on how much money US citizens can spend in Cuba each day. |
While ordinary tourism is still banned, the new regulations will allow US citizens to travel to Cuba for any of a dozen specific reasons without first obtaining a special licence from the government. | While ordinary tourism is still banned, the new regulations will allow US citizens to travel to Cuba for any of a dozen specific reasons without first obtaining a special licence from the government. |
Although the latest moves put a large dent in the US trade embargo against the island's communist government, only Congress can lift it completely. | Although the latest moves put a large dent in the US trade embargo against the island's communist government, only Congress can lift it completely. |
The first high-level talks between Cuba and the US will be held in Havana next Wednesday and Thursday. | The first high-level talks between Cuba and the US will be held in Havana next Wednesday and Thursday. |
The US delegation will be led by Assistant Secretary of State Roberta Jacobson. | The US delegation will be led by Assistant Secretary of State Roberta Jacobson. |
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