The reopening of embassies mark the US’ acknowledgement the existence and legitimacy of Cuba.


Peter Kornbluh directs the Cuba Documentation Project at the National Security Archive in Washington, DC.
The reopening of embassies mark the US’ acknowledgement the existence and legitimacy of Cuba.

Obama administration’s decision paves the way for a new future of civil diplomatic ties between Washington and Havana.
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