ISSUES: New Cuba Policy and the 2016 Presidential Campaign

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Channel: South Florida PBS · 2014 · Education

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For the first time in more than half a century, the United States reinstated formal diplomatic relations with Cuba.  On Wednesday, President Barack Obama announced he is using executive action to increase business and travel to Cuba, In addition, remittances will be dramatically increased and the use of debit and credit cards from U.S. banks in Cuba will now be allowed. The president is also asking Secretary of State John Kerry to review Cuba’s status as a terrorist state and plans on re-opening embassies on the island.

As South Florida’s Cubans remain torn, our guests join Helen to discuss their reactions to this sweeping change and what this will mean for the 2016 Presidential Election.

Guest:
George LeMieux, Former U.S. Senator

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