The changes in U.S. policy towards Cuba would make it easier for the United States to relate to its allies in the region, comments AS/COA's Christopher Sabitini.
"A constructive dialogue with Cuba has placed us in a much better place strategically to talk to countries like Argentina, Ecuador and others," points out AS/COA's Alana Tummino.
The visual arts in Cuba have already been globalized so not much will change on this front, suggests Americas Society Visual Arts Director Gabriela Rangel.
La próxima Cumbre de las Américas servirá de oportunidad para ampliar los vínculos económicos regionales, escribe Eric Farnsworth para El País.
AS/COA congratulated the Obama Administration for taking the historic step of normalizing diplomatic relations with the government and the people of Cuba.
The increase in remittances to Cuba is what provided the capital and the material inputs for a lot of the emerging businesses, explains AS/COA's Christopher Sabatini.
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"The Cuban government is trying to lay the groundwork for change to guide the country toward a more sustainable political system," suggests AS/COA's Christopher Sabatini.
The increase in remittances will help Cuba's economy and its emerging private sector, comments AS/COA's Alana Tummino.
AS/COA's Christopher Sabatini explains how U.S.-Cuba renewed relations can leave Venezuela isolated from the rest of the region.