The Post-Gzaette welcomes a change in U.S. policy toward Cuba. Ambassador Jose Cabanas recently visited Pittsburgh. According to Mr. Cabanas, there may be some changes in the wind. He senses a slight shift in posture by the Department of State toward Cuba in recent months, including interest in talks on issues such as migration, postal service, air transport and the environment. He said Cuba welcomes such discussions, not simply as evidence of changing U.S. policy but out of the need for two nearby countries to discuss matters of common interest. Asked why U.S. policy might change, he cited fatigue with the current U.S. approach, changes in Cuba and Latin America in general and new economic opportunities for American investors and exporters. These include offshore oil drilling; a new port and industrial park at Mariel, which is becoming more significant as Panama completes work on modernizing the canal; and a new investment code and tax law which Cuba has put in place. He believes that the United States is losing ground in Latin America by holding to its policy of isolation toward Cuba, a policy he said has a rising cost. He also pointed out that Raul Castro, 83, will complete his second and final term as president in 2018.
Posted on: Sat, 05 Jul 2014 14:53:13 +0000
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