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Category Archives: Normalization of Relations
Although no talks are taking place, Cuba is open to dialogue with the US
Havana, Oct 12 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel stated today that Cuba has always been willing to engage in serious and responsible dialogue with various U.S. administrations, but for now, only technical contacts exist in the area of migration. The … Continue reading
Charles Rangel, longtime proponent of U.S.-Cuba normalization, dies
May 30, 2025 — Belly of the Beast Former Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY) died this week at 94. A member of Congress for almost half a century representing Harlem, Rangel advocated for the normalization of relations with Cuba for decades. … Continue reading
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End the U.S. Travel Bans to Cuba and North Korea
Government restrictions limit the right of movement By Kristian Fors — Independent Institute May 28, 2025 The American passport is one of the strongest in the world, offering visa-free access to 182 destinations. Some places, like Russia and Iran, require that Americans … Continue reading
Cubans and US Citizens Pay Homage to Activist William Camp
Havana, April 30 (ACN) Cuban and US citizens gathered at Havana’s Friendship Center on Wednesday to pay homage to US activist William (Bill) Camp, who tirelessly advocated the normalization of US-Cuba relations and free travel to Cuba for US citizens. … Continue reading
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WTFCF: One North Carolina potato farmer is helping feed Cuba!
April 28, 2025 RFD TV https://www.rfdtv.com/wtfcf-one-north-carolina-potato-farmer-is-helping-feed-cuba North Carolina potatoes are headed to Cuba, as the country struggles to feed its population. They want to grow more potatoes to fill the gap. However, they need seed potatoes and that is where … Continue reading
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Playing Hardball: Cuba, the U.S., and Baseball Diplomacy
By Daniel Montero, Justin Jimenez and Reed Lindsay – Belly of the Beast August 14, 2024 If any single event encapsulated the historic opening between Cuba and the United States, it was the March 2016 exhibition baseball game between the … Continue reading
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Beyond Roots: thriving business promoting Afro-Cuban culture | 10 Years after Obama’s Opening
Dec 17 (Belly of the Beast – Cuba in Context) The Obama opening inspired countless people in both Cuba and the United States to launch projects seeking to bring people from the two countries closer together. One of them was … Continue reading
More rice sales to Cuba could help both countries
Increased trade only strengthens economic ties between the U.S. and Cuba but also plays a crucial role in addressing food security challenges on the island, according to USA Rice. Forrest Laws October 15, 2024 U.S. merchants shipped 1,125 metric tons … Continue reading
US, Cuba Tackle Obstacles to Normalizing Relations
Oct 11 (The Christian Broadcasting Network – CBN) U.S. and Cuban officials are meeting in Havana Thursday to talk about normalizing relations. Roberta Jacobson, the top American diplomat for Latin America, is leading the U.S. delegation. She’s the most senior … Continue reading
The Epic Journey of Cuban Baseball Player Dayron Varona
August 13 (Belly of the Beast) “The [U.S.] blockade makes things hard. A Venezuelan can just sign a deal through an academy in Venezuela. A Dominican can be scouted in a Dominican academy and be signed. Not Cubans though. Cubans … Continue reading
