Posted on 02/25/2015 9:56:19 PM PST by Olog-hai
The jubilation that greeted the announcement of U.S.-Cuban détente two months ago has faded to resignation for many Cubans who are realizing they’re at the start of a long process unlikely to ease their daily struggles anytime soon.
Dreams of U.S. products flooding Havana stores and easy visits to family members in Florida have dissipated, in part because of a coordinated campaign by Cuban state media and officials to lower expectations and remind people that the main planks of the half-century-old U.S. trade embargo remain in place.
As Cuban officials head to Washington for a second round of talks on restoring diplomatic relations Friday, many working-class islanders say they no longer expect immediate changes in their lives regardless of what emerges from the negotiations. …
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I have to ask...Why in the heck would they believe Barry?
The charade had nothing to do with improving conditions for the Cuban people. Sole purpose of Obama’s action was to support a communist dictatorship in its hour of financial crisis.
Most have already left and are doing well in Florida.
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