Cuba

Spanish King and Queen visit Cuba

August 14, 2015

Next steps in US-Cuba ties: lift trade embargo

For Cuba’s 11 million people, the average monthly wage is around 17 dollars a month. Cubans believe the U.S. trade embargo is unfairly penalizing their people.

August 14, 2015

Kerry arrives in Cuba for historic reopening of US embassy

Washington’s top diplomat came to Havana on Friday to raise the Stars and Stripes over the newly opened U.S. Embassy, making a symbolically charged victory lap for the Obama administration’s new policy of engagement with Cuba.

August 14, 2015

Timeline: Key events in US-Cuba relations

Relations between the U.S. and Cuba have been intertwined from the 1960s. Here are some key events in U.S.-Cuba relations.

August 13, 2015

Rebuilding relations, faces of the new Cuba

As the United State prepares to raise its flag over its embassy in Cuba for the first time in over half a century, CCTV is taking time this week to look at the new generation of young Cubans.

August 13, 2015

US-Cuba new ties to open up classic car market

As Cuba opens up to the U.S., the island nation revs up for its car sector to open up too. That could lay a path for closer links to both nations.

August 13, 2015

A Cuban diplomat on John Kerry’s trip to Cuba

Cubans in Havana raise a toast to Fidel Castro in front of the cameras, a day before the United States raises its embassy’s flag in the Cuban capital.

August 12, 2015

One Cuban-American has big plans for his island

As the the United States and Cuba restore relations some in the Cuban-American community are doing their part to boost those ties.

August 5, 2015

Experts provide Insight on ‘Reinventing Cuba’

CCTV America’s documentary “Reinventing Cuba” can be seen globally – Sunday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. EDT / 23:00 GMT and Monday, 7 a.m. BJT. It will be live streamed at cgtnamerica.com/livenews, and on Wednesday, Sept. 23, it will air on KCET Public television in […]

August 4, 2015

Cuba’s well known healthcare system

The Cuban healthcare system is doing well, which might come to a surprise to many around the world.

August 3, 2015

Internet issues challenge Cuba business

Having limited access to the Internet presents major obstacles to young entrepreneurs. But, they’ve learned to adjust.

August 3, 2015

Reinventing Cuba: A CCTV America documentary

CCTV delves into baseball, art, entrepreneurship and medicine in Cuba.

August 2, 2015

Jose Pertierra: Opening embassies a milestone in Cuba-US relations

You could call it a “monumental” moment in Washington, D.C. Cuba formally re-opened its embassy on July 20th. The Cuban flag was raised above the stately, nearly 100-year-old limestone mansion for the first time in 54 years.

The Cuban flag is raised at the embassy in the US Monday, July 20, 2015. Photo: CCTV America.

July 31, 2015

A history of diplomatic relations between Cuba and the US

It was an announcement for the ages. The presidents of Cuba and the United States proclaimed their agreement to normalize relations between their countries in December after being estranged for more than 50 years.

July 23, 2015

Crazy for football in Cuba

Baseball has always been big in Cuba. But how about football? Correspondent Michael Voss tells us how a recent match between Cuba and the U.S. in Havana, shows how the sport has gained in popularity. And how a new generation of Cubans are discovering a […]

July 21, 2015

Havana visitors will see US-Cuba connections everywhere

This week’s reopening of embassies and resumption of diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba opens a new chapter in the countries’ complicated relationship.

July 20, 2015

A Cuban immigrant recalls journey to new life

Cuban migrants are surging to the United States this year. Analysts say it’s partly the result of a fear that improved diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba will adversely affect what happens to them.

July 20, 2015

Hugo Cancio on impact of closer Cuba-US ties

With the improved economic relationship forming between the U.S. and Cuba, there could be wide-ranging impacts globally. CCTV’s Phillip Yin spoke to Hugo Cancio. He is the founder of Fuego Enterprises.

July 20, 2015

The Heat: US-Cuba relations restored

After more than 50 years, the Cuban flag flies outside an embassy in the United States. What does the restoration of relations mean for both countries and beyond?

July 20, 2015

CCTV Exclusive: Ben Rhodes on new US-Cuba future

U.S. Deputy National Security Adviser for Strategic Communications, Ben Rhodes, spoke with CCTV America’s Jessica Stone about what is to come now that Cuba and the U.S. have drastically improved relations after decades of tension with ties between the two countries.

July 20, 2015

Cuban embassy in Washington ends a half-century deadlock

After more than half a century of conflict, Cuba and the United States formally restore diplomatic ties. A flag raising ceremony marked the reopening of the Cuban embassy here in Washington.

July 20, 2015

Little fanfare in Cuba for new US embassy

It was business as usual at the new U.S. Embassy in Havana as dozens of Cubans arrived at the consular section in search of visas to visit the United States.

July 20, 2015

How to get to Cuba in 5 steps

This is perhaps the most fudged travel prohibition issued by the United States: “Tourist travel to Cuba is prohibited under U.S. law for U.S. citizens and others under U.S. jurisdiction.”

Cuban flag raised over Havana's embassy in Washington

July 20, 2015

Social media roundup: #CubanEmbassy

A roundup of the news, reactions, sights, and sounds captured by the CCTV America team as the Cuban embassy in D.C. reopened on June 20, 2015. It was a symbolic step forward as full diplomatic ties were restored after 54 years of an icy, Cold […]

July 20, 2015

Cold War turns caliente: What you need to know about Cuba and the US

Including where we are, how we got here, and stories of life and culture.

July 20, 2015

Video: Watch as Cuban flag is raised over embassy in DC

Cuba’s blue, red and white-starred flag was hoisted Monday at the country’s embassy in Washington in a symbolic move signaling the start of a new post-Cold War era in U.S.-Cuba relations.

July 20, 2015

US-Cuba diplomatic ties restored as flags are raised after 5 decades

Cuba’s blue, red and white-starred flag was hoisted Monday at the country’s embassy in Washington in a symbolic move signaling the start of a new post-Cold War era in U.S.-Cuba relations.

July 18, 2015

Cuba experiences economic boom ahead of US embassy opening

On July 20th, the United States and Cuba will formally restore diplomatic relations. It ends decades of attempts by Washington to isolate the Caribbean nation internationally. It’s taken seven months of tough negotiations for the sides to agree to reopen their embassies. In the meantime, […]

July 16, 2015

US part of largest circus festival in the Americas

The closer ties between the U.S. and Cuba is already benefiting sporting and cultural exchanges. Cuban musicians and dancers are performing in the U.S. while American artists, soccer teams and baseball players are heading to Cuba. Now it’s the circus’ turn to get in on […]

July 2, 2015

Sweden’s relationship with Cuba

Sweden has been one of the most critical voices within the European Union regarding human rights in Cuba. Now, as a sign of these changing times, the country has been sending some exotic gifts to the Caribbean island nation.

July 2, 2015

Cuban embassy mansion in US has 100-year history

The soon-to-be official Cuban Embassy in the United States has a nearly 100-year history in Washington D.C.

July 1, 2015

Mixed reaction in Miami to Cuba-US embassy news

South Florida and the Miami area has the largest Cuban-American population in the U.S. So, you can imagine just how big the reopening of a Cuban embassy in Washington is for the people of that area.

July 1, 2015

Video: Pres. Obama’s full statement on US-Cuba relations

President Barack Obama announced Wednesday that the U.S. and Cuba will reopen their embassies in Havana and Washington, heralding a “new chapter” in relations after a half-century of hostility.

July 1, 2015

Havana, Washington to reopen embassies in July

The United States and Cuba have agreed to open embassies in their capital cities, a major step in restoring ties after more than 50 years of hostilities.

June 30, 2015

US to reopen embassy in Cuba

Cuba and the U.S. formally agreed to restore diplomatic relations for the first time in more than half a century. The U.S. already has a sizable presence in Cuba, 60 diplomats and other staff, along with 300 Cuban support staff members working out of what’s […]

June 30, 2015

Cubans outsource tech skills to global customers

Cuba has one of the lowest levels of internet penetration in the world and for those who can get access, connections are slow and expensive.

June 19, 2015

Cuba to create first Wi-Fi signals for the public

Cuba plans to beam Wi-Fi signals at 35 public spaces in the first such offering for the population at large, whose Web access has been mostly limited to desktop rentals in state-owned Internet parlors.

June 15, 2015

Gen. Fan visits Cuba to build military ties between Beijing, Havana

The relationship between Beijing and Havana is taking center stage as China’s top military leader visits the island nation. General Changlong Fan is in Cuba, for what has become a regular military exchange between the two nations.

June 15, 2015

China’s General Fan visits Cuba, drives military exchanges

General Fan Changlong visited Cuba accompanied by teams of senior Army, Air Force and Navy officers. His first official engagement was a wreath laying ceremony at the monument to one of Cuba’s fallen war heroes. General Antonio Maceo died in 1896 fighting the Spanish during […]

June 14, 2015

Peter Hakim on China-Cuba relation

For more on General Fan’s trip to Cuba, CCTV-America spoke to Peter Hakim. He’s the president emeritus and a senior fellow of the Inter-American Dialogue.

June 3, 2015

The Heat discusses improving US-Cuba relations

The United States and Cuba edge closer to the restoration of full diplomatic relations. Last week, the United States removed Cuba from a list of countries the U.S. claims sponsor terrorism. The announcement opens the door for both nations to renew full diplomatic ties after […]

June 3, 2015

U.S.-Cuba friendly football game marks historic moment in relations

The New York Cosmos football club defeated Cuba’s national team 4-1 in a friendly match at Pedro Marrero stadium in Havana on Tuesday.

May 29, 2015

US removed Cuba from the terror list

It’s been a long time coming, but the United States removed a significant barrier with Cuba, an important step toward reestablishing diplomatic ties between the two nations.

May 29, 2015

Cuba is now off the US terror list. Which countries are still on it?

The U.S. has taken Cuba off its list of state sponsors of terrorism.

May 28, 2015

Americans have fishing competition in waters off Cuba

One of the oldest fishing competitions is underway right now in the waters off Cuba.

May 22, 2015

Normalized US, Cuba relations could affect Latin America

The new era in diplomacy between Cuba and the U.S. has kept politicians and analysts busy, forecasting its effects. What will be the impact on the rest of Latin America?

May 22, 2015

Cuba, US agree to talk more and improve relationship

Relationship talks between Cuba and the U.S. have made progress in Washington, but there is still no deal after two days of talks.

May 22, 2015

Sean Callebs on re-establishing ties between US and Cuba

A step forward in re-stablishing diplomatic ties between the U.S. and Cuba. Negotiators are holding another round of talks in Washington. CCTV’s Sean Callebs has more on those discussions.

May 20, 2015

New round of Cuba-US talks Thursday

Cuba and the U.S. plan to hold a new round of negotiations in Washington on Thursday – another step in restoring diplomatic relations. If successful, they could announce a date for re-opening their embassies. It’s a major shift in foreign policy for each country. CCTV America’s Michael Voss filed […]

May 17, 2015

Los Van Van: the sounds that defined an era in Cuban music

Los Van Van has been called the undisputed king of Cuban dance orchestras, and one of the most influential forces of Afro-Cuban music. The band, founded in 1969 by Juan Formell, has transcended the musical sphere to represent the modern ethos of this Caribbean Island.

May 14, 2015

Diplomatic relations seem slowed between Cuba and U.S.

It was five months ago – when the leaders of the United States and Cuba announced a new effort to restore diplomatic relations. That meant re-opening embassies for the first time in more than half-a-century. But, in the time that’s passed, critics say not much has actually […]

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