Former US officials urge easing embargo on Cuba

Posted on Monday, 05.19.14

Former US officials urge easing embargo on Cuba
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

HAVANA -- A group of former high-ranking U.S. officials, business
executives and academics is asking President Barack Obama to loosen the
five-decade embargo on Cuba in order to stimulate the flow of capital
and expertise to the island's nascent class of independent entrepreneurs.

The 44 signatories ask Obama to take a series of actions, including
allowing legal travel to Cuba by experts who can train Cuban
entrepreneurs in law, real estate and financial services. It also
requests Obama allow U.S. citizens easier access to money in Cuba and
the ability to send money from the U.S. to support independent economic
activity.

In 2009, Obama allowed Cuban-Americans unlimited travel to Cuba to visit
relatives. In 2011, he allowed U.S. citizens to participate in tourism
dedicated to contact with ordinary Cubans.

Source: HAVANA: Former US officials urge easing embargo on Cuba -
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