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What policies has the Biden administration reversed regarding Cuba?
What policies has the Biden administration reversed regarding Cuba?
The Biden administration has reversed some Trump-era policies on Cuba, including resuming flights and facilitating family reunification and remittances.
What measures are yet to be enacted to foster sustainable change in Cuba?
What measures are yet to be enacted to foster sustainable change in Cuba?
A robust policy of engagement and measures that can foster sustainable change in Cuba are yet to be enacted.
What challenges is Cuba currently facing?
What challenges is Cuba currently facing?
Cuba is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis, natural disasters, repression against protesters, and legal reforms that prevent Cubans from challenging authorities.
What are some key policy changes that should be adopted regarding Cuba?
What are some key policy changes that should be adopted regarding Cuba?
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What policies has the Biden administration authorized regarding Cuba?
What policies has the Biden administration authorized regarding Cuba?
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What additional measures are needed to advance on Biden's campaign promise to reengage with Cuba?
What additional measures are needed to advance on Biden's campaign promise to reengage with Cuba?
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Why is supporting access to effective internet in Cuba necessary?
Why is supporting access to effective internet in Cuba necessary?
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What should the US do regarding visas for Cubans?
What should the US do regarding visas for Cubans?
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What should be a priority in the new policy of engagement with Cuba?
What should be a priority in the new policy of engagement with Cuba?
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What should be done regarding political prisoners in Cuba?
What should be done regarding political prisoners in Cuba?
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Study Notes
- The Biden administration has reversed some Trump-era policies on Cuba, including resuming flights and facilitating family reunification and remittances.
- However, a robust policy of engagement and measures that can foster sustainable change in Cuba are yet to be enacted.
- Cuba is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis, natural disasters, repression against protesters, and legal reforms that prevent Cubans from challenging authorities.
- Key policy changes that should be adopted include fully implementing the policy changes announced in May, removing Cuba from the list of State Sponsors of Terrorism, expanding support to Cuba's private sector and entrepreneurs, and implementing policies to manage safe and orderly migration for Cubans.
- The Biden administration authorized scheduled and charter flights between the US and locations beyond Havana, reinstated group people-to-people and other categories of educational travel, and eased restrictions on remittances.
- The administration should allow the resumption of Western Union wire services for remittances and issue invitations for new applicants who have submitted a request to USCIS to apply for the Cuban Family Reunification Parole Program.
- The Biden administration's plan to support the emerging Cuban private sector included facilitating access to e-commerce and expanding entrepreneurs' access to microfinance and training.
- Additional measures needed to advance on Biden's campaign promise to reengage with Cuba include committing to a responsible approach to migration and beginning processing non-immigrant visas in the US Embassy in Havana.
- The US should ease banking restrictions, allow U-turn transactions, and authorize financing into the private sector to expand US business linkages with the Cuban private sector.
- Supporting access to effective internet in Cuba is also necessary to facilitate the free flow of information between the US and Cuba.
- Only a few visas have been processed in Havana since 2017.
- The US should reinstate multiple-entry non-immigrant visas and reopen the Refugee Section and CFRP Program.
- Protection-sensitive migration management systems should be implemented.
- Cuba should be removed from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list.
- Cuba's inclusion on the list limits US support for the Cuban people and creates obstacles for businesses and private individuals.
- Re-engagement diplomatically with Cuba is necessary.
- Talks on migration, environmental protection, climate emergency, and agriculture should be resumed.
- Human rights issues should be a priority in the new policy of engagement.
- The Human Rights Dialogue should be resumed.
- Political prisoners should be released.
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Are you up to date on the latest policy changes regarding Cuba under the Biden administration? Take this quiz to test your knowledge of the current state of affairs, including policies on travel, remittances, and support for the private sector. Learn about the humanitarian crisis, repression of protesters, and legal reforms affecting Cubans. Find out what measures the US should take to foster sustainable change in Cuba and promote human rights. Take this quiz to become an informed citizen on US-Cuba relations.