Fathom starts its trip to Cuba in May 2016

Carnival Corp and Fathom, its new cruise line will start its trip to Cuba in May 2016. With the slogan "The horizon is just the beginning," the company announced on its Web site, the opportunity to travel to the island in the form of cultural exchange and promoting Cuban society and culture. Read More

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First US-Cuba commission meeting to be held in Havana

The first meeting of the US-Cuba Bilateral Commission will take place September 11 in Havana to define an agenda to be considered following the reestablishment of bilateral relations between the two countries. Read More

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Usher visits Cuba

The singer, songwriter and dancer Usher is in Cuba. This has been made known by himself, who has published photos and videos on his social network accounts, which show some of the most representative symbols of Cuba. Read More

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US lobbying giant to advise companies interested in Cuba

Akin Gump, the first US lobbying firm (with $ 36.5 million in revenue in 2014), is opening a new business unit to advise companies interested in the Cuban market, reports The Washington Post on Thursday. Read More

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US aims to triple sales of food to Cuba

The Department of Agriculture hopes that US food sales to Cuba reach similar levels before the triumph of the Cuban Revolution. Read More

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Obama evaluates a "wide range" of options to close Guantanamo

US President Barack Obama is considering a "wide range" of options to close the prison at Guantanamo Bay (Cuba), one of his presidential promises yet to be fulfilled and priority for his final two years in office, according to statements made today by Josh Earnest, spokesman for the White House. Read More

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US sanctions list exempts dozens of companies with ties to Cuba

The US exempted dozens of foreign companies and individuals appearing on its sanctions list for having economic and financial relations with Cuba. Read More

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Catholic Church of Cuba welcomes rapprochement with the US

The Catholic Church of Cuba feels "happy" with the rapprochement with the US and wants to collaborate so that both peoples can engage in the fullest possible way, while immersed in preparations for the visit of Pope Francis, starting right in one month. Read More

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Baleària will be the first to get Cuban permission for sea travel to US

Baleària shipping company, owned by Spanish Adolfo Utor and former Minister of Foreign Affairs Abel Matutes (1996-2000), will be the first to link Cuba and the United States, confirmed on Tuesday the Digital Confidential newspaper. Read More

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American will operate from December direct charter Los Angeles-Havana

American Airlines (AA) said on Tuesday it will start operating from next December a charter flight between Los Angeles and Havana, the only connection between the two cities nonstop. Read More

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