The US declared to send a delegation to Cuba in the upcoming week to revive discussions between the two administrations over law enforcement problems.&nbsp;

The United States delegation will discuss bilateral interest in international law enforcement and more cooperation from both sides, according to the US State Department. "It is an opportunity for the US to protect its citizens and bring transnational criminals to justice," the US State Department stated. 
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The trip is the most recent action by US President Joe Biden's administration to improve ties with the Caribbean country, as it deals with a severe financial crisis and unprecedented emigration.

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The Cold War of the 1960s between the Western democracies and left-inclined nations backed by the former Soviet Union left a stain on US-Cuba relations after the Caribbean nation sacked Fulgencio Batista, the US-backed leader in 1959.&nbsp;

Following the strenuous events, former President John F Kennedy declared an absolute economic sanction against Cuba in February 1962, which still prevails.&nbsp;

However, under President Barack Obama, tensions eased for a while between the two nations. He became the first US President in 88 years to visit Cuba. Later, the two nations opened their embassies.&nbsp;

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In 2015, the US removed Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. But under Obama's successor and Republican President Donald Trump, the country made it back on the list, and Trump imposed the restrictions again.

The recent US delegation to Cuba will include US Departments of State, Justice, and Homeland Security members. They plan to examine the problems of drug trafficking, migration, and the retrieval of US Citizens imprisoned in Cuba.&nbsp;

In January, for the first time since 2017, President Joe Biden restarted the visa and consular service in Cuba. The US embassy closed after the staff reported several strange health events, later known as 'Havana syndrome.'

Biden also proposed Cuba $2 million in assistance after the country made a rare request for aid in the wake of Hurricane Ian, which crashed the entire island's power.

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The US declared to send a delegation to Cuba in the upcoming week to revive discussions between the two administrations over law enforcement problems. The United States delegation will discuss bilateral interest in international law enforcement and more cooperation from both sides, according to the US State Department.

The US declared to send a delegation to Cuba in the upcoming week to revive discussions between the two administrations over law enforcement problems. The United States delegation will discuss bilateral interest in international law enforcement and more cooperation from both sides, according to the US State Department. "It is an opportunity for the US to protect its citizens and bring transnational criminals to justice," the US State Department stated. The trip is the most recent action by US President Joe Biden's administration to improve ties with the Caribbean country, as it deals with a severe financial crisis and unprecedented emigration. Also Read| US lawmaker strongly objects to F-16 sale to Turkiye The Cold War of the 1960s between the Western democracies and left-inclined nations backed by the former Soviet Union left a stain on US-Cuba relations after the Caribbean nation sacked Fulgencio Batista, the US-backed leader in 1959. Following the strenuous events, former President John F Kennedy declared an absolute economic sanction against Cuba in February 1962, which still prevails. However, under President Barack Obama, tensions eased for a while between the two nations. He became the first US President in 88 years to visit Cuba. Later, the two nations opened their embassies. Watch| Climate Activists Greta Thunberg backs anti-coal demonstration in Germany In 2015, the US removed Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. But under Obama's successor and Republican President Donald Trump, the country made it back on the list, and Trump imposed the restrictions again. The recent US delegation to Cuba will include US Departments of State, Justice, and Homeland Security members. They plan to examine the problems of drug trafficking, migration, and the retrieval of US Citizens imprisoned in Cuba. In January, for the first time since 2017, President Joe Biden restarted the visa and consular service in Cuba. The US embassy closed after the staff reported several strange health events, later known as 'Havana syndrome.' Biden also proposed Cuba $2 million in assistance after the country made a rare request for aid in the wake of Hurricane Ian, which crashed the entire island's power. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

US delegation to visit Cuba to discuss 'international law enforcement'

The United States has slapped sanctions on Cuba’s interior ministry and its leaders, accusing them of serious human rights abuses.

In a statement, the US Treasury Department mentioned Cuban dissident Jose Daniel Ferrer, saying he had been detained in a prison controlled by the ministry and was reportedly beaten and tortured.

“The United States will continue to use all the tools at its disposal to address the dire human rights situation in Cuba and elsewhere around the world,” Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in the statement.

Washington also blacklisted Cuban Interior Minister Lazaro Alberto Álvarez Casas.

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez on Twitter denounced the Trump administration’s move as “a coercive measure against our country.”

The measures against the ministry and Brigadier Gen. L'zaro Alberto lvarez Casas include freezing any bank accounts they may have in the United States and blocking any business operations with US entities.

The new sanctions, which are largely symbolic, come less than a week before the end of Donald Trump's presidency, which has been characterized by strong hostility toward the Cuban government.

The sanctions will be implemented under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act and directed "against the perpetrators of serious human rights abuses and corruption throughout the world," the US government said in a news release.

The statement cited the case of Cuban dissident Jose Daniel Ferrer, who was held in a prison controlled by the Interior Ministry. Ferrer reported being beaten, tortured, held in solitary confinement and denied medical attention at the prison.

The island's Ministry of the Interior oversees the internal order in the Caribbean nation and includes police, firefighters, the penitentiary system and border guards. The Cuban government does not recognise the legal status of dissidents, whom it often accuses of being manipulated and financed by American interest groups wanting to discredit the socialist government.

Trump reversed his predecessor Barack Obama’s diplomatic opening to Havana, tightened restrictions on U.S. travel and remittances to Cuba and imposed sanctions on shipments of Venezuelan oil to the Caribbean island.

Trump’s policy was popular among the large Cuban-American population in South Florida, helping him win the state in the November election though he lost the national vote to Joe Biden, who was Obama’s vice president.

Biden, who will take office on January 20, said during the campaign he would promptly reverse Trump policies that he said have harmed Cubans and “done nothing to advance democracy and human rights”.

The Trump administration announced on Monday it was returning Cuba to the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism, a move that could complicate any efforts by Biden to revive Obama-era detente with Havana.

The administration noted Cuba had hosted Colombia’s peace talks with rebels and said it was harboring guerilla leaders that the Colombian government now wanted returned.

(with inputs)

The United States has slapped sanctions on Cuba’s interior ministry and its leaders, accusing them of serious human rights abuses. In a statement, the US Treasury Department mentioned Cuban dissident Jose Daniel Ferrer, saying he had been detained in a prison controlled by the ministry and was reportedly beaten and tortured.

The United States has slapped sanctions on Cuba’s interior ministry and its leaders, accusing them of serious human rights abuses. In a statement, the US Treasury Department mentioned Cuban dissident Jose Daniel Ferrer, saying he had been detained in a prison controlled by the ministry and was reportedly beaten and tortured. “The United States will continue to use all the tools at its disposal to address the dire human rights situation in Cuba and elsewhere around the world,” Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in the statement. Washington also blacklisted Cuban Interior Minister Lazaro Alberto Álvarez Casas. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez on Twitter denounced the Trump administration’s move as “a coercive measure against our country.” The measures against the ministry and Brigadier Gen. L'zaro Alberto lvarez Casas include freezing any bank accounts they may have in the United States and blocking any business operations with US entities. The new sanctions, which are largely symbolic, come less than a week before the end of Donald Trump's presidency, which has been characterized by strong hostility toward the Cuban government. The sanctions will be implemented under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act and directed "against the perpetrators of serious human rights abuses and corruption throughout the world," the US government said in a news release. The statement cited the case of Cuban dissident Jose Daniel Ferrer, who was held in a prison controlled by the Interior Ministry. Ferrer reported being beaten, tortured, held in solitary confinement and denied medical attention at the prison. The island's Ministry of the Interior oversees the internal order in the Caribbean nation and includes police, firefighters, the penitentiary system and border guards. The Cuban government does not recognise the legal status of dissidents, whom it often accuses of being manipulated and financed by American interest groups wanting to discredit the socialist government. Trump reversed his predecessor Barack Obama’s diplomatic opening to Havana, tightened restrictions on U.S. travel and remittances to Cuba and imposed sanctions on shipments of Venezuelan oil to the Caribbean island. Trump’s policy was popular among the large Cuban-American population in South Florida, helping him win the state in the November election though he lost the national vote to Joe Biden, who was Obama’s vice president. Biden, who will take office on January 20, said during the campaign he would promptly reverse Trump policies that he said have harmed Cubans and “done nothing to advance democracy and human rights”. The Trump administration announced on Monday it was returning Cuba to the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism, a move that could complicate any efforts by Biden to revive Obama-era detente with Havana. The administration noted Cuba had hosted Colombia’s peace talks with rebels and said it was harboring guerilla leaders that the Colombian government now wanted returned. (with inputs)

US imposes sanctions on Cuba citing human rights violations

In the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/us-election">US election 2020</a>, one of the wins for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump </a>was from the state of Florida, where many conservative Cuban Americans backed his denunciation of leftist governments in Latin America.&nbsp;

However, people living in Cuba have preferred president-elect <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden </a>and a major reason is Trump's accusation that the Democrat favours leftist policies.&nbsp;

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For the unversed, Cuba is under Communist leadership for six decades.&nbsp;

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"I'm not the type to trust an American president, but given the situation, I prefer the other one over Trump," said Pablo Zalvidar, a 57-year-old parking attendant, as quoted by news agency AFP.&nbsp;

In the administration of Trump's predecessor Barack Obama, historic rapprochement took place with Cuba in 2014, which opened the path of cordial relations between two nemeses.&nbsp;

However, the path was not followed when Trump came to power and in his four years, 130 measures were enacted on Cuba to reinforce embargo, a move that affected several people and nation's budding private sector.&nbsp;

Among the harsh measures, US cruises and many direct flights to Cuba were suspended and the US consulate in Havana was also shut down.&nbsp;

Political expert Jorge Gomez Barata said Trump's reelection would have been "a disaster or an apocalyptic threat" for Cuba.&nbsp;

"Trump, I can't stand the sight of him!" said Aidelvis Blanco, an employee at The Mandarin restaurant, hoping that Biden as a president will "make us feel better."

Biden's win has been a "really good news for the entrepreneur community in Cuba. The private sector was one of the hardest hit by the Trump administration's Cuban policy," said &nbsp;Oniel Diaz, head of the Auge consulting firm.&nbsp;

The president-elect is also generating a lot of hopes as he as the vice-president also encouraged collaboration between both the American countries in a host of sectors and played a key role in the reunification of people from Cuba and the Cuban diaspora.&nbsp;

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Sunday while congratulating Biden for the election win praised "the new direction" taken by the Americans and added that he believes in "the possibility of having a constructive bilateral relationship while respecting our differences." 
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In the US election 2020, one of the wins for Donald Trump was from the state of Florida, where many conservative Cuban Americans backed his denunciation of leftist governments in Latin America.

In the US election 2020, one of the wins for Donald Trump was from the state of Florida, where many conservative Cuban Americans backed his denunciation of leftist governments in Latin America. However, people living in Cuba have preferred president-elect Joe Biden and a major reason is Trump's accusation that the Democrat favours leftist policies. Also read | Donald Trump continues to say that US Election 2020 was 'stolen' For the unversed, Cuba is under Communist leadership for six decades. Also read | Biden vows to unite America in first address as US president-elect "I'm not the type to trust an American president, but given the situation, I prefer the other one over Trump," said Pablo Zalvidar, a 57-year-old parking attendant, as quoted by news agency AFP. In the administration of Trump's predecessor Barack Obama, historic rapprochement took place with Cuba in 2014, which opened the path of cordial relations between two nemeses. However, the path was not followed when Trump came to power and in his four years, 130 measures were enacted on Cuba to reinforce embargo, a move that affected several people and nation's budding private sector. Among the harsh measures, US cruises and many direct flights to Cuba were suspended and the US consulate in Havana was also shut down. Political expert Jorge Gomez Barata said Trump's reelection would have been "a disaster or an apocalyptic threat" for Cuba. "Trump, I can't stand the sight of him!" said Aidelvis Blanco, an employee at The Mandarin restaurant, hoping that Biden as a president will "make us feel better." Biden's win has been a "really good news for the entrepreneur community in Cuba. The private sector was one of the hardest hit by the Trump administration's Cuban policy," said Oniel Diaz, head of the Auge consulting firm. The president-elect is also generating a lot of hopes as he as the vice-president also encouraged collaboration between both the American countries in a host of sectors and played a key role in the reunification of people from Cuba and the Cuban diaspora. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Sunday while congratulating Biden for the election win praised "the new direction" taken by the Americans and added that he believes in "the possibility of having a constructive bilateral relationship while respecting our differences."

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