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.



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