Obama Praises And Challenges Cubans In Speech In Havana
In his history-making visit to the island, the U.S. president talked about Cuba's international contributions, and urged young people to build and benefit from a democracy.
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Many Ordinary Cubans Welcome Obama's Message Of Peace
Ordinary Cubans greeted President Obama's outreach to their nation warmly as he spoke to the Cuban people in a televised address Tuesday.
Despite Embargo, Normalized U.S. Relations Spark Change In Cuba's Economy
Despite the economic embargo on Cuba, the country's economy is changing thanks to its newly improved relationship with the United States. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with the Atlantic Council's Rachel DeLevie-Orey about what's happened, and what we should look for next.
Obama Spells Out Vision For U.S.-Cuba Relations In Havana Address
President Obama speaks to the Cuban people about the complicated relationship between the U.S. and Cuba. One sign of how that relationship is evolving? A U.S. versus Cuba baseball game.
In Brazilian Officials' Taped Conversations, Women Hear Rampant Sexism
Newly released audio of conversations by senior Brazilian officials has raised legal questions about secret wiretapping. The chatter reveals rampant sexism, even in a country with a female president.
Obama's Landmark Speech In Havana: Special Coverage
The president mentioned the Brussels attacks during a historic address to the Cuban people at the Gran Teatro on Tuesday. Latin America expert Christopher Sabatini and NPR reporters provide analysis.
As Obama's Cuban Trip Wraps Up, Administration Hopes Conversation Will Continue
President Obama concludes his historic visit to Cuba Tuesday, with a televised keynote speech to the Cuban people and — what else — a baseball game. But what Obama administration really hopes is that the trip would lock in a new policy toward Cuba.
Obama Meets With Cuban President Raul Castro In Havana
After a historic meeting in Havana, President Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro spoke about the differences that remain between the two countries.
Obama: 'This Is A New Day — Es Un Nuevo Dia — Between Our Two Countries'
The two leaders agreed that there are still deep fissures between the two countries, including on human rights issues. But bilateral talks will continue, they promised.
Obama Hopes Historic Visit Will Boost Cuba's Emerging Private Sector
While the U.S. is allowing more Americans to travel and do business with Cuba, the communist island's private sector is just emerging. President Obama is hoping his visit will give it a boost.