The U.S. will begin talks with Cuba to "normalize" full diplomatic relations and open an embassy in Havana in the coming months after decades of tension with the communist island.
+ President Barack Obama has instructed Secretary of State John Kerry to initiate discussions with Cuba and will reestablish an embassy in Havana in the coming months.
+ The shift also includes further relaxing of travel restrictions, increasing remittance levels, expanding commercial sales and exports from the U.S. and reviewing Cuba's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism.
+ Yes, this also means that legendary ban on Cuban cigars is going
up in smoke.
+ This change is long overdue: The U.S. embargo of Cuba has been a
complete disaster.
+ Republicans are absolutely
livid over the Cuba talks, calling it "appeasement."
+ There are
five essential things to know about Obama's historic deal with Cuba.
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