Cubans in an American Mood
Since Obama eased the travel restrictions imposed by the Bush administration, Cuban-Americans have been enjoying the chance to visit their Cuban relatives. Could this be a fresh start for America and Cuba?
'I am not just interested in talking for the sake of it. I believe that we can take U.S - Cuban relations to a new direction.' President Obama has fulfilled a key campaign promise by lifting restrictions on Cuban-Americans to visit their homeland and send money back to family members. 'The ban has been here for 50 years. The Cuban regime is still there and people starve', tells Lazaro Leon. 'The only thing our members can do is to bring them as much as we can.' But in the traditional Cuban district of Miami, known as Little Havana, opinions over Obama still differ greatly. Whilst some believe he 'will finally bring freedom to Cuba', others are worried that 'Obama is too weak' for Cuba's rulers.
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