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What policies has the Biden administration reversed on Cuba?

  • Increasing military presence and aid to anti-government groups
  • Resuming flights and facilitating family reunification and remittances (correct)
  • Imposing economic sanctions and travel restrictions
  • None of the above

    • What policies has the Biden administration reversed on Cuba?

    The Biden administration has reversed some Trump-era policies on Cuba, including resuming flights and facilitating family reunification and remittances.

    What policies has the Biden administration reversed on Cuba?

    The Biden administration has reversed some Trump-era policies on Cuba, including resuming flights and facilitating family reunification and remittances.

    What key policy changes should be adopted to support sustainable change in Cuba?

    <p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenges is Cuba currently facing?

    <p>Cuba is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis, natural disasters, repression against protesters, and legal reforms that prevent Cubans from challenging authorities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current situation in Cuba?

    <p>A worsening humanitarian crisis, natural disasters, and repression against protesters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the key policy changes to help Cuba?

    <p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What policy changes should be adopted to help Cuba?

    <p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What measures has the Biden administration taken to support the emerging Cuban private sector?

    <p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What policy changes has the Biden administration authorized on Cuba?

    <p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What actions has the Biden administration taken to help Cuba?

    <p>Authorizing scheduled and charter flights between the US and locations beyond Havana, reinstating group people-to-people and other categories of educational travel, and easing restrictions on remittances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is supporting access to effective internet in Cuba necessary?

    <p>Supporting access to effective internet in Cuba is necessary to facilitate the free flow of information between the US and Cuba.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the Biden administration do to support the emerging Cuban private sector?

    <p>Facilitate access to e-commerce and expand entrepreneurs' access to microfinance and training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What diplomatic talks should be resumed with Cuba?

    <p>Talks on migration, environmental protection, climate emergency, and agriculture should be resumed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional measures are needed to advance on Biden's campaign promise to reengage with Cuba?

    <p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be a priority in the new policy of engagement with Cuba?

    <p>Human rights issues should be a priority in the new policy of engagement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional measures are needed to advance on Biden's campaign promise to reengage with Cuba?

    <p>Committing to a responsible approach to migration and beginning processing non-immigrant visas in the US Embassy in Havana</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary to facilitate the free flow of information between the US and Cuba?

    <p>Supporting access to effective internet in Cuba is necessary to facilitate the free flow of information between the US and Cuba.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should Cuba be removed from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list?

    <p>Cuba's inclusion on the list limits US support for the Cuban people and creates obstacles for businesses and private individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the US do to support the Cuban private sector?

    <p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to support the Cuban private sector?

    <p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current situation in Cuba?

    <p>Cuba is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis, natural disasters, repression against protesters, and legal reforms that prevent Cubans from challenging authorities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What talks should be resumed with Cuba?

    <p>Talks on migration, environmental protection, climate emergency, and agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the State Sponsors of Terrorism list and why is it relevant to Cuba?

    <p>The State Sponsors of Terrorism list is a list of countries that the US government has determined to have repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism. Cuba's inclusion on the list limits US support for the Cuban people and creates obstacles for businesses and private individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What measures should be taken to advance on Biden's campaign promise to reengage with Cuba?

    <p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be a priority in the new policy of engagement with Cuba?

    <p>Human rights issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What talks should be resumed between the US and Cuba?

    <p>Talks on migration, environmental protection, climate emergency, and agriculture should be resumed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with political prisoners in Cuba?

    <p>They should be released</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be a priority in the new policy of engagement with Cuba?

    <p>Human rights issues should be a priority in the new policy of engagement, and the Human Rights Dialogue should be resumed. Political prisoners should also be released.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What program should the US allow new applicants to apply for in Cuba?

    <p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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