FINANCIAL TIMES: … The move to open embassies is one of the most important steps in establishing a different relationship with Cuba although it is likely to take much longer to end most aspects of the commercial embargo that remains in place.
The negotiations between Washington and Havana surrounding the opening of embassies have focused on the sorts of travel restrictions that American diplomats will face and their ability to meet dissident Cubans. Mr Kerry will probably come in for strong criticism in Congress if the state department has signed up to considerable limitations on their freedom of movement.
Although the US does not have an embassy in Havana, it does have a large “interests” section that handles consular and other issues in Cuba… (more)
