16:48:46 From John McAuliff to Everyone : Your tax deductible contribution is very much appreciated to cover the cost of this and future webinars https://tinyurl.com/donateFRD
16:49:30 From John McAuliff to Everyone : The United States and Cuba: A New Policy of Engagementhttps://www.wola.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/A-New-Policy-of-Engagement-WOLA-CDA.pdf
17:02:10 From Stephen Wilkinson to All panelists : I John, all! Great to see you!
17:03:05 From CYNTHIA CARRIS ALONSO to All panelists : Hi John! Thank you for hosting this session!!!-Un abrazo, Cynthia Carris Alonso
17:04:44 From Leslie Salgado to All panelists : Great introduction!
17:06:55 From Stephen Wilkinson to Everyone : Hi everyone!
17:07:51 From Erin Feely-Nahem to All panelists : more woke politics?
17:11:43 From Merriam Ansara to All panelists : John, the options of gallery view etc are not showing up for some reason. If it's simply on my end, I'll go out and come back into the zoom
17:12:33 From Geo Darder to All panelists : Saludos from Copperbridge Foundation.
17:13:08 From Medea Benjamin to All panelists : That video with Jill Biden was so beautiful! It bodes well
17:13:55 From John McAuliff to Everyone : If you are on a laptop, upper right is View. Not sure where on a pad
17:14:15 From Christopher Baker to All panelists : And on a desktop?
17:14:46 From Merriam Ansara to All panelists : Unlike all other zoom meetings I go on, it's not there. I don't want to miss a word of Bill's though so I'll cope. Meanwhile, sending you regards
17:14:57 From Guillermo Grenier to All panelists : I’m not getting the choice of views either…no problem, though. Bill is mercifully blurry…:)
17:15:30 From Tomas Moran to Everyone : Hi all. I am SF Bay Area Cuban American. Lived in Puerto Rico or US since 1961 with other family in Cuba and Miami. Traveled to Cuba in 1991, 2003, 2017
17:15:42 From Christopher Baker to Everyone : I can't see view on my desktop Zoom control
17:16:30 From Raul Galvan to All panelists : There is no view on mine either. Only expand or minimize
17:17:40 From Lois Howes to All panelists : My last clients were in Cuba in February and I had cruisers there just as trump put a stop on cruising there. So many more clients had to be cancelled.
17:18:04 From John McAuliff to All panelists : Everyone will be sent the youtube link by the weekend
17:18:23 From Stephen Wilkinson to Everyone : I am from England. But have been working on Cuba since 1978! It's great to see and hear Bill looking and sounding so well as ever!
17:20:34 From Andrea Holbrook-Wagman to Everyone : John, can you post the link Bill is referring to?
17:21:21 From Daniel Jimenez to All panelists : That you for hosting this dialogue!
17:21:28 From John McAuliff to All panelists : go to top of chat for the link to the policy recommendations
17:22:07 From TK Hernández to Everyone : Hi all, I'm from Canada, founder/editor of Cuba Business Report.
17:24:29 From Shabnam Samoohi to All panelists : Hi all, I’m Patricia, founder of Four Wives. we do high-end travel and event production in Cuba. I’ve been based in Cuba for a little over 7 years now.
17:24:42 From Shabnam Samoohi to All panelists : *event
17:24:53 From David Guggenheim to Everyone : Attendees may be interested in a landmark article by our colleague, attorney Robert Muse indicating that, contrary to conventional wisdom, the president may UNILATERALLY terminate the embargo on Cuba: https://theglobalamericans.org/2020/10/the-president-has-the-constitutional-power-to-unilaterally-terminate-the-embargo-on-cuba/
17:25:30 From Tom Millington to All panelists : Hi, all, here is a link to an interesting article about the significance of having a US Ambassador to Cuba: https://www.cubatrade.org/blog/2020/12/12/president-biden-should-appoint-a-united-states-ambassador-to-cuba-not-as-reward-but-as-weaponnbsp
17:25:55 From Christopher Baker to Everyone : Hi David... I'd like to connect with you after this webinar. cpbaker@earthlink.net
17:26:08 From Stephen Wilkinson to Everyone : I am Editor of the International Journal of Cuban Studies going Open Access form Jan 1st! https://www.jstor.org/journal/intejcubastud
17:26:24 From Medea Benjamin to All panelists : what
17:26:38 From Medea Benjamin to All panelists : what’s the relationship of the Summit of the Americas to the OAS?
17:27:44 From Medea Benjamin to Everyone : I don’t see the link for the WOLA/CDA briefing. Can someone post it?
17:28:30 From Stephanie & Burgos to All panelists : Here is a link to the paper released today by CDA and WOLA - The US and Cuba: a new policy of engagement https://www.democracyinamericas.org/all-press-releases/wola-and-cda-joint-statement
17:28:34 From Cynthia Wright to Everyone : The link is in the last reminder notice that was sent out to all registrants for this webinar.
17:28:53 From Stephanie & Burgos to Everyone : Here is a link to the paper released today by CDA and WOLA - The US and Cuba: a new policy of engagement https://www.democracyinamericas.org/all-press-releases/wola-and-cda-joint-statement
17:29:36 From Stephen Wilkinson to Everyone : Hi Medea! I have never met you but read a lot of your work! Here you are: https://www.wola.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/A-New-Policy-of-Engagement-WOLA-CDA.pdf
17:31:08 From Liliana Marino-Rhoades to All panelists : I’d like to be more involved in pushing for US regulation changes, any ideas, contacts or best practices to have our voices heard. I’m Cuban born and work in tourism.
17:31:09 From Medea Benjamin to Everyone : Thank you
17:31:14 From Ellen Stein to All panelists : A friend who was our guide in Havana just messaged me that Cuba is having trouble producing its own COVID vaccine due to the embargo. Perhaps that's something Biden can reach out and help with?
17:31:42 From Ike Nahem to All panelists : There was no announced or achieved “normalization” under the 2nd Obama Administration but the establishment of formal diplomatic relations. That led to some easing of travel restrictions and other exchanges. Normalization has to mean a unilateral end to all US economic and travel sanctions and especially their extraterritoriality.
17:32:21 From Elena Espinosa to Everyone : greetings from a Cuban who grew up in Los Angeles. I live in Cuba half the year. I would like to add that part of the jubilation in the streets after the Obama Castro talk was because the rest of the Cuban 5 were released out of US jails and were being sent back to Cuba.
17:32:23 From Tomas Moran to Everyone : Hi Medea….would love to talk with you… one of my cousins who was in Cuba when we went has been living in Argentina…
17:33:40 From Ike Nahem to All panelists : Also another key date to focus the Biden team’s mind is the UN General Assembly vote against the US anti-Cuba policy
17:33:46 From Medea Benjamin to All panelists : sorry the chat doesn’t allow us to have private conversations. Possible to change?
17:34:05 From carlos lazo to All panelists : Hi everyone!
17:34:24 From Medea Benjamin to All panelists : Tomas how wonderful to “hear” from you. I’m at medea.benjamin@gmail.com
17:36:31 From Shabnam Samoohi to All panelists : couldn’t agree more with Collin
17:38:17 From Josue Portal to Everyone : Thank you for this opportunity. Manicato LLC, Founder, from Havana. I think many of us share interests regarding Cuban entrepreneurship, and hospitality and travel industries. So expect to join efforts, and also hope you're open to consider cryptoassets aiming that. Cheers!
17:40:04 From Erin Feely-Nahem to All panelists : do not believe in the claim of microwave attacks.
17:41:26 From Erin Feely-Nahem to All panelists : Trump Admin propaganda, just before the UN vote
17:42:23 From John McAuliff to All panelists : setting is to allow private conversations. Click the down arrow next to all panelists and scroll down.
17:42:55 From Erin Feely-Nahem to All panelists : yes, Americans need to see the rich cultural exchanges that are possible. The Joyce dance theater used to have cultural exchanges.
17:43:36 From Stephen Wilkinson to Everyone : Jeez, when was there ever a time when the artists weren't an issue?
17:43:58 From Bill Leogrande to Guillermo Grenier and all panelists : What!!??
17:44:05 From Guillermo Grenier to All panelists : Moving early on Cuba also has some political benefits if the 2024 elections are a concern. Rubio is up in two years but he’ll get the same % of Cuban-American votes as Trump did, roughly, regardless.
17:44:16 From Merriam Ansara to All panelists : Many thanks to Colin for such a cogent and thorough presentation
17:46:20 From Norman Savitt to All panelists : Thank you for this interesting conference!
17:46:58 From Edward Russo to All panelists : I live in Key West and am a US citizen and I want to know why there are any restrictions regarding travel or the freedom to business in Cuba. Human rights issues? Really? As compared to who? What is so unique about Cuba that warrants these restrictions???? I have traveled there for environmental research dozens of times and love the country and its people. If OFAC wants to set standards that all countries must follow, fine. But singling out Cuba is wrong.
17:47:10 From Norman Savitt to All panelists : I am eager to return to Cuba and I hope this conference helps.
17:51:35 From Christopher Baker to Everyone : Rita... I'm not finding a website for you. Assuming you have one, can you please provide
17:52:41 From Shabnam Samoohi to All panelists : under support for the Cuban people Americans could stay in hotels (until Trump made it illegal for all Americans to stay in hotels)
17:53:07 From Gay Myers to Everyone : Rita, what is your company and how can you be reached? From: Gay Myers at Travel Weekly
17:53:29 From Tom Millington to All panelists : I will be visiting Cuba in March to meet with a university. Will anyone in this webinar be travelling there at about that time?
17:54:11 From carlos lazo to Everyone : It is there the chance the Biden administration to add a new more open traveling far reaching category for traveling that basically would allow Americans to travel to the Island without restrictions?
17:54:55 From CYNTHIA CARRIS ALONSO to All panelists : If anyone wants to support paladar owners in Cuba, my favorites are mentioned in my recent book: A Taste of Cuba
17:55:08 From John McAuliff to Gay Myers and all panelists : Gay it is Rita McKniff <Rita@LikeACuban.com>,
17:55:14 From Ellen Stein to Everyone : My question, too, Carlos. I want to go back there on my own, not with a group. Even when I went, my group was very loose and we went out on our own most of the time.
17:55:24 From Natasha Lycia Bannan to All panelists : how do you all center Cuban voices in your advocacy so they can speak directly to US audiences?
17:56:08 From CYNTHIA CARRIS ALONSO to All panelists : https://www.amazon.com/Taste-Cuba-Journey-Authentic-Countrys/dp/1948062003
17:56:19 From carlos lazo to Everyone : Ellen, that is exactly what I mean, a “free”category :)
17:56:25 From Daniel Zim to All panelists : Hi, Daniel Zim here from Zim Travel Law, PLLC. I specialize in travel and tourism law including Cuba travel. Please visit our website at http://www.zimtravellaw.com/
17:56:45 From Patricia Metcalf to All panelists : Please repeat name and NGO name of cosponsor
17:56:53 From Ellen Stein to Everyone : Yeah I'm not one for escorted tours.
17:57:27 From CYNTHIA CARRIS ALONSO to All panelists : Do you know when the CUC will no longer be usable in Cuba?
17:57:55 From Greg Miller, CREST to Everyone : HI PATRICIA METCALF, My name is Gregory Miller, Executive Director of the Center for Responsible Travel (CREST), based in Washington, DC. www.ResponsibleTravel.org,
17:58:02 From Andrea Holbrook-Wagman to Everyone : In terms of putting pressure on the administration to act quickly in doing policy changes, what is the best way to advocate? Especially within the travel industry, how can leverage our contacts to organize more meetings like this to get momentum?
17:58:13 From carlos lazo to Everyone : yes
17:58:15 From Elena Espinosa to Everyone : just be aware when traveling to Cuba that they require a PCR test at the airport and quarantine for 5 days then another PCR test and then you can travel if you’re negative. I’m flying to Havana in January.
17:58:26 From CYNTHIA CARRIS ALONSO to All panelists : Do you know where Cuba will getting the COVID vaccine from and is there any effort to sell the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines to Cuba?
17:58:40 From Shabnam Samoohi to All panelists : I thought the quarantine for foreigners was 24 hours?
17:59:10 From Elena Espinosa to Everyone : ‘support of the Cuban people’ category allows any US citizen to travel to Cuba right now.
17:59:12 From Johann Besserer to All panelists : slightly off topic, any thoughts on when cuba will be fully open again after covid restrictions?
17:59:22 From sarah arizaga to All panelists : @elena - it's only 1 PCR test for tourists assuming its negative result.
17:59:23 From Gay Myers to Everyone : what impact will the devaluation of the peso have on tourism?
17:59:38 From Shabnam Samoohi to All panelists : Elena, that’s only for those visiting family/friends and who will be staying in the community. for tourists staying in hotels or B&B it’s only one PCR at the airport and a 1-2 day quarantine in your accommodation.
17:59:41 From Erin Feely-Nahem to All panelists : flights are going into Havana
17:59:45 From Stephen Wilkinson to Everyone : Hi Gregory, I'd like to connect with you. I have worked taking groups to Cuba for thirty years including US, UK and Australian travellers. My guess is that we will be going back in huge numbers soon. We should link up.
18:00:15 From Erin Feely-Nahem to All panelists : support of Cuban people is legal
18:00:40 From Elena Espinosa to All panelists : I’ve never seen a Cuban peso to a dollar!
18:01:01 From Isabel Alfonso to All panelists : Greetings from CAFE - thanks for an amazing panel
18:01:21 From Elena Espinosa to All panelists : even when dollars used to be used I. the 90’s
18:01:21 From Merriam Ansara to All panelists : Believe it or not, I remember when the Cuban peso was pegged 1:1 to the US dollar. Of course we couldn't use dollars anywhere in Cuba.... But the peso was really worth something. In fact, it was easy to live on 450 pesos a month. I know there are not likely people on this call who remember that. Or believe it.
18:01:23 From Isabel Alfonso to Everyone : Greetings from CAFE - thanks for an amazing panel
18:01:49 From Erin Feely-Nahem to All panelists : raise prices offset by higher salaries. Keep fingers crossed. Long over due.
18:01:52 From Andrea Holbrook-Wagman to Everyone : CREST made some important inroads with the State Department and possibly impacted the reduction of the State Dept travel warning from Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) to Level 2 (Exersize increased caution), which was very important. CREST could lead the charge on re-engaging with the State Depart to accomplish some of these important engagement goals.
18:02:57 From Jo McIntire to Everyone : Fascinating discussion. Thank you. Yosi (The Friendship Association - 20 plus years building bridges with Cuba)
18:03:03 From Elena Espinosa to Everyone : Cuba allows anyone to stay in their hotels. It’s the US government saying they shouldn’t.
18:03:42 From Gay Myers to Everyone : what are the entry requirements now in place for US visitors on a Support-for-Cuban people category
18:03:52 From Kathleen McCloskey to All panelists : Tourism does, however, take food from the locals because the hotels have a priority over food rations.
18:03:53 From Elena Espinosa to All panelists : nothing
18:04:05 From Julia Poteat to All panelists : Thank you for a very informative presentation. I look forward to my next trip to Cuba.
18:04:08 From Mike McClanahan to All panelists : This was an excellent discussion and presentation. I look forward to traveling to Cuba again. I was able to in 2017, grandfathered under Obama's rules. The person to person is a perfect means to do that, but my sense is you must speak Spanish for that to work for the most part.
18:04:18 From Erin Feely-Nahem to All panelists : you could see the number of new paladar after Obama’s easing of restrictions and Raul allowed small businesses
18:04:19 From Elena Espinosa to All panelists : at the kiosk at the airport just tell them you’re going under the support of the Cuban people category.
18:04:28 From Tom Millington to Everyone : Hello, Jo McIntire, I would love to learn more about The Friendship Association: tom@abroadia.com.
18:04:51 From CYNTHIA CARRIS ALONSO to All panelists : Any update on vaccine sales to Cuba?
18:04:51 From Elena Espinosa to All panelists : I took a couple of girlfriends with me that are American
18:05:36 From Andrea Holbrook-Wagman to Everyone : There is a need to verified information regarding current rules of entry for Cuba. We know there is a mandatory PCR Covid test that is free and there is apparently now a $25 health pass (which I believe is in the flight cost or perhaps to be paid at the airport) but there is a lot of confusion about the length of time required for quarantine / test results.
18:05:50 From Zita Arocha to All panelists : Is it possible to take a university study abroad group to Cuba under the Support for the Cuban People category?
18:06:17 From Elena Espinosa to All panelists : American Airlines has it in their website. It’s $30
18:06:35 From CYNTHIA CARRIS ALONSO to All panelists : Where does a visitor get a COVID test to leave Cuba? And how does one get their results?
18:07:25 From Andrea Holbrook-Wagman to Everyone : Thank you, Rita. Official information about this would be really helpful.
18:07:26 From Merriam Ansara to All panelists : Yes, Rita, I was always impressed how my sister in law would give the the person who trimmed her garden a dollar or two. This was way back in the beginning and so has stayed in my memory. So it trickled from us to her to someone quite humble. More recently, of course, you can pay for just about anything in CUCs -- the exterminator, the knife sharpener, and of course in the market. These are CUCs but were of course = dollars
18:07:44 From Shabnam Samoohi to All panelists : Andrea, the official gov info is clear. However, some cities (Holguín, Santiago...) is forcing tourists to get a 2nd test and quarantine longer however the official policy is that tourists only have the one at the airport and quarantine for 1-2 days. all Cubans, residents, and visitors who are staying with family or in a house with Cubans have to have a 2nd PCR on day 5 and quarantine for the full 7-10 days with their entire household
18:08:00 From sarah arizaga to All panelists : MINSAP website and Cubadebate have an FAQ for the COVID travel requirements
18:08:27 From Christopher Baker to Everyone : Rita... website? I'd love to connect after this call: cpbaker@earthlink.net
18:08:47 From William Hendricks to All panelists : where did you stay while waiting for your test.
18:08:50 From Shabnam Samoohi to All panelists : @Andrea http://www.cubadebate.cu/noticias/2020/12/02/respuestas-a-inquietudes-y-dudas-sobre-las-medidas-de-control-sanitario-internacional-en-cuba/
18:09:16 From Merriam Ansara to All panelists : Amy Klobuchar introduced a bill some years ago to lift the embargo. A number of senators signed on, including Elizabeth Warren and of course Sanders. I believe this was 2019. Along with the bills to live the travel restrictions in senate and house
18:09:35 From Johannes Werner to All panelists : Hi Rita - how can I reach you? Editor of Cuba Standard, johanneswerner@cubastandard.com
18:09:54 From John McAuliff to Christopher Baker and all panelists : Rita McKniff <Rita@LikeACuban.com>,
18:10:02 From Christopher Baker to Everyone : Thanks John
18:10:04 From Kathleen McCloskey to All panelists : Kathleen McCloskey - What do you mean by military hotels?
18:10:20 From John McAuliff to Johannes Werner and all panelists : Rita McKniff <Rita@LikeACuban.com>,
18:10:26 From Jo McIntire to Everyone : Is there a way to save all the chats?
18:10:54 From Greg Miller, CREST to Stephen Wilkinson and all panelists : I can be reached at GMiller@ResponsibleTravel.org, Gregory Miller, Executive Director, CREST Gracias!
18:11:03 From carole cloonan to All panelists : Screenshots for the most important, those with links...
18:11:12 From Merriam Ansara to All panelists : John may suggest a way. Meanwhile, I suggest copying and pasting to a Word or Google doc, which you can do minimizing zoom -- you'll still hear it
18:11:50 From David Lee to Everyone : Having just returned myself from Cuba this past weekend, there is some confusion regarding the PCR testing and results. Apparently , tourists will not all be notified if their tests are negative. Therefore waiting up to 48 hours confined to your hotel or casa will also not be necessary.
18:11:51 From Jennifer Spelman to All panelists : Greetings from Santa Fe - thank you for arranging such a thoughtful panel.
18:13:34 From Elena Espinosa to Everyone : CUC were invented when the US placed a 10% penalty on USD coming into Cuba. I think this was in the 90’s. With the abolishment of the CUC were just going to go back to the 2 currencies we had before CUC. I think the discussion of Cuba trying to normalize the incomes of their people is a different conversation.
18:13:35 From Merriam Ansara to All panelists : Credit cards all depend on US banks trusting the US government not to stuff them up!! The US government had authorized use of Credit Cards and the banks when asked said they simply did not trust it
18:13:44 From Gina Faustin to All panelists : Is it realistic to plan a small group in June?
18:13:53 From Katie Irwin to All panelists : Thank you to the panelists for a very informative session
18:13:59 From Tom Millington to Everyone : Thanks for an excellent session! I enjoyed it. -Tom (www.abroadia.com).
18:14:22 From Tom Millington to Everyone : Thanks, John, for putting this together!
18:14:40 From Edward Russo to All panelists : Thank all of you for organizing this and I hope you continue this forum.
18:14:55 From Noreen Hammerick to Everyone : Ditto :)
18:15:01 From Elena Espinosa to Everyone : The Cuban peso had been at a 24:1 to USD for decades
18:15:09 From Elizabeth Merritt to All panelists : on the mysterious illness, I saw an article this week that said it was Russia because diplomats in Moscow had been hit
18:15:18 From Jayne Rynar to All panelists : This has been so helpful. Thank you John for putting this together.
18:15:19 From Julie Cárdenas to All panelists : Thanks so much for this insightful discussion!
18:15:32 From Merriam Ansara to All panelists : Excellent Bill!!
18:15:57 From A L to All panelists : Thank you for a very informative presentation. I remain very hopeful and look forward to more of these meetings as things progress.
18:16:23 From Elena Espinosa to Everyone : This has been their normal currency exchange
18:16:26 From Guillermo Grenier to All panelists : I did the numbers. Cubans voted no more “Republican” than other Republicans.
18:16:31 From Merriam Ansara to All panelists : Yes, John, the FIU poll is so revealing
18:16:44 From JUAN MONTENEGRO to All panelists : I propose the US dollar become the currency in Cuba like it is in Panama.
18:17:25 From Merriam Ansara to All panelists : We tend to see Cuban Americans through a 1 dimensional lens, and simply they are not. As well, the Democrats in Florida where I have worked since 2004 on elections have established that they cannot organize their way out of a paper bag
18:17:27 From Guillermo Grenier to All panelists : https://progresoweekly.us/cuban-americans-and-the-presidential-election-evidence-and-hypotheses-from-the-2020-cuba-poll/
18:18:44 From Scott Schwar to All panelists : Thank you to all participants. Time very well spent.
18:18:48 From Elizabeth Merritt to All panelists : What will happen to CUCs on Jan 1?
18:20:26 From Zita Arocha to All panelists : Thanks.
18:20:35 From Shabnam Samoohi to All panelists : for packages try Haroldo +1 (786) 512-2922
18:20:38 From Lois Howes to All panelists : Thank you John. I have to sign off !! This was great! I'm hopeful to be able to start to send more clients to Cuba once again !!
18:20:43 From CYNTHIA CARRIS ALONSO to All panelists : Will it be possible to trade in CUC in 2021?
18:21:07 From Guillermo Grenier to All panelists : And, yes, Cuba policy was not the issue.
18:21:34 From CYNTHIA CARRIS ALONSO to All panelists : Dollars will always have value in Cuba because Cubans want them to travel outside of Cuba
18:22:35 From Johannes Werner to All panelists : CUC will be phased out 180 days after Jan. 1
18:22:39 From Natasha Lycia Bannan to All panelists : Cuba will continue to accept CUC as long as they are in circulation. however they will not be issuing it or returning it.
18:22:44 From Elena Espinosa to Everyone : I’ve been sending food to my family using Supermercado 23. Its one of this stores. It’s limited with products but I just sent coffee, ground beef corn which is delivered to my cousins home.
18:22:59 From carlos lazo to Everyone : 6 month is the time Cuban government gave to turn in all the CUC’S
18:23:02 From Benita Lubic to All panelists : Do you think Rubio will be a major roadblock again.
18:23:08 From Elena Espinosa to Everyone : I read that they’re giving everyone 180 days for the CUC conversion.
18:23:08 From sarah arizaga to All panelists : You can spend or trade CUCs until June 180 days
18:23:42 From Elena Espinosa to Everyone : The store debit cards are done with USD
18:23:51 From Gay Myers to All panelists : great session. thank you all! Gay Myers gmyers@travelweekly.com
18:24:43 From Zita Arocha to Everyone : Any idea if will be able to send US dollars electronically to the card?
18:24:53 From carlos lazo to Everyone : Yes Elena. Also, people who have bank accounts in CUC, If they do not do anything, those accounts will automatically change to CUP at the current exchange rate 1-24
18:24:58 From Elena Espinosa to Everyone : yes you can send money to the card.
18:25:17 From Kent Newton to All panelists : are other webinars planned?
18:25:23 From CYNTHIA CARRIS ALONSO to All panelists : Will Biden change US policy by Executive Order if he can’t get Congress to approve?
18:25:37 From Isabel Alfonso to Everyone : Poll is good
18:26:03 From Grisell Collazo to Everyone : I sent my Aunt a cellphone from US to her in Havana last week. It got there in less than week. My parents had to mail it through an agency in Homestead FL. I also sent her some food via a grocery delivery system...ordered over the internet but incredibly expensive. It took over a week. Bottomline I have to rely on my relatives in Cuba to tell me what works. Constantly a moving target as what worked a few months ago no longer exists. Also the local agencies in Miami area keep us informed on what avenues are available to move $ and items to Cuba but in most cases you have to visit the agency in person which doesn't work for me.
18:26:17 From TK Hernández to Everyone : Thank you John and the panel for sharing this interesting presentation. My fingers are crossed that president-elect Biden moves forward with Cuba issues.
18:27:13 From Elena Espinosa to All panelists : yes, using these food and parcel delivery systems are very expensive
18:27:42 From JUAN MONTENEGRO to All panelists : This is great! Let's get together again next month to measure our progress..... no?
18:27:58 From Bennett Melzak to All panelists : Thank you for a most informative presentation.
18:28:01 From Daniel Zim to All panelists : Thank you John for organizing this very insightful webinar. Thanks to all the panelists.
18:28:02 From TK Hernández to Everyone : Cuba Business Report will have an interview coming up a leading researcher from the Cuban Academy of Science on exactly this issue - the Havana Syndrome.
18:28:10 From sarah arizaga to All panelists : Totally agree with Bill re: re-staffing embassy
18:28:15 From Kathleen McCloskey to All panelists : Not seeing the link to the conference you keep mentioning
18:28:30 From Ken Foster to Everyone : The embassy posted a “we’re hiring” announcement on Facebook recently
18:28:40 From Elena Espinosa to Everyone : the Cubans all thought that it was crickets in the US Embassy. It’s like the CIA telling my parents that we would be sent to Russia Defoe indoctrination if we didn’t leave Cuba in the 60’s
18:29:30 From Christopher Baker to Everyone : Thanks John for putting this excellent forum together. Thanks Collin, Rita, and Bill for marvelous contributions. And hi to all my many friends and fellow cubaphiles whose names I recognize in the chat. Happy Holidays everyone!
18:31:10 From Stephen Wilkinson to Everyone : Actually, no BIll. Clinton actually questioned the authority of Congress and so did Nixon and Kissinger.
18:31:37 From INDIRA RAMPERSAD to All panelists : Will this recording be available?
18:31:38 From A L to All panelists : Ken Foster…more info on hiring announcement?
18:31:39 From Gay Myers to All panelists : when will this panel session be available and how do we find it?
18:32:16 From Kate Simpson to All panelists : I echo Christopher Baker's gratitude to the organizers and wish him and everyone--here and in Cuba--much peace this holiday season.
18:32:35 From Rena Kraut to All panelists : Thanks John, Collin, Rita and Bill. Great to have a community around these topics moving forward.
18:32:56 From Elena Espinosa to Everyone : Thank go this interesting panel of speakers
18:33:08 From Elena Espinosa to Everyone : Thank you for...
18:33:27 From Arturo Lopez- Levy to All panelists : Is Biden interested in changing the President-Congress balance in Foreign policy? Would he like to get involved in a fight about Cuba in the SCOTUS? If your answer is no to the previous questions, you have to focus on the licensing the embargo route.
18:33:33 From Liliana Marino-Rhoades to All panelists : Thank you all for your time.
18:33:44 From carlos lazo to Everyone : The president has to sign every year, in September the Trading with the Enemy act (just for Cuba) If Biden do not sign it it will create a whole new dynamic
18:34:04 From Stephen Wilkinson to Everyone : Great point Colin. IN my view the whole thing is a Trump disinformation strategy to justify shutting the door. There will be an easy fix to this is the will is there.
18:34:08 From JUAN MONTENEGRO to All panelists : Thank you.
18:34:36 From Nancy Nichols to All panelists : will this webinar be available to watch after tonight?
18:35:35 From Stephen Wilkinson to Everyone : The great paradox. US must stay out of supporting the internal opposition in order to support it!!!
18:35:56 From Arturo Lopez- Levy to Everyone : https://www.esglobal.org/pensando-la-politica-de-biden-y-harris-hacia-cuba/
18:35:56 From Elena Espinosa to Everyone : well said Collin!
18:36:09 From Marilyn McKenna to All panelists : can the links in chat be saved and circulated?
18:36:23 From Zita Arocha to Everyone : It will be near impossible for Biden to get Congress to rescind the embargo with Marco Rubio in such an important Foreign Affairs Committee post.
18:37:32 From Isabel Alfonso to Everyone : There pressing issues within Cuban civil society but the US must step aside. Great points, Collin.
18:37:39 From Joe Moreno to All panelists : I'd like to thank you all for this webinar. I belong to the Cuban private sector and this webinar has been a great way to prepare for a potential improvement of relationships with the Biden administration. THANK YOU
18:38:16 From Zita Arocha to Everyone : The latest research is pretty clear the weapon was microwave technology.
18:38:26 From Isabel Alfonso to Everyone : *must -
18:38:43 From Zita Arocha to Everyone : The latest study also said likely it was Russia.
18:39:56 From Kathleen McCloskey to All panelists : Kathleen McCloskey: I'm not part of the tourism industry, I participate with a Religious Affiliation Visa and our groups will plan on returning as soon as it's possible. We stay at Presbyterian Church facilities assuring that they receive the money we would pay for a hotel.
18:40:05 From CYNTHIA CARRIS ALONSO to All panelists : Any update on Cuba getting the vaccine?
18:40:16 From JAMES LEWIS to All panelists : Americans can visit now legally under SUPPORT FOR THE CUBAN PEOPLE. Trump’s group was too stupid to eliminate it! I am going in late January. Thank you everybody!
18:40:19 From Elena Espinosa to Everyone : this sounds like the story that Cuban children were going to be sent to Russia and placed into indoctrination amps or be made into dog food to promote the Peter Pan flights supported by the Catholic Church in the 60’s
18:40:19 From Cheryl Sennett to Everyone : Thank you so much!
18:40:30 From Zita Arocha to Everyone : This discussion has been so helpful and hopeful for a new dawn in U.S.-Cuba relations.
18:40:45 From Vanessa Harper to All panelists : This was excellent! Thank you all.
18:41:03 From Zita Arocha to Everyone : Gracias a todos!
18:41:04 From Elena Espinosa to All panelists : thank to all of you for a great discussion
18:41:14 From Jeanette Braxton Secret to Everyone : Thank you! Jeanette
18:41:24 From Guillermo Grenier to All panelists : Thank you all. Very interesting..
18:41:26 From Roxanne Hughes-Wheatland to All panelists : Thank you for a wonderful webinar.
18:41:32 From Edward Russo to All panelists : Thank you all!!
18:41:33 From Isabel Alfonso to Everyone : gracias !!!!
18:41:51 From Stephen Wilkinson to Everyone : See you all in Havana! Thanks all! https://www.jstor.org/journal/intejcubastud
18:42:28 From Elena Espinosa to All panelists : that’s great news to hear about the travel industry opening up a bit
18:42:39 From Nancy Nichols to All panelists : Thank you all. lots of positive possibilities coming!
18:42:55 From Tom Penichter to All panelists : I run a software development center in Havana. travel was essential for me for five years. as important as tourism is there other important needs and benefits for traveling to Cuba. just another way to nudge our political leaders. thanks for your insights and exceptional work.
18:42:57 From Elena Espinosa to Everyone : yes lots of freelance Cubans in the industry
18:44:21 From Tom Penichter to All panelists : well said Colin!
18:44:38 From Stephen Wilkinson to Everyone : There were never any 'good old days' John!!! In the 90s the Cubans were nostalgic for the 80s. Cuba was the only place in the Soviet sphere that liked it!
18:45:23 From Bennett Melzak to All panelists : Opening will be able to share the achievements of the Cuban revolution to Americans who are suffering from the extremes of vulture capitalism!
18:45:27 From Elena Espinosa to Everyone : very true Stephen
18:46:49 From Vivian Menendez to All panelists : Thanks you all for the organization of the Webinar. Hope to have US travelers in the next future in Havana.
18:46:49 From Elena Espinosa to Everyone : Ita, it’s good to see that you can connect on zoom while in Cuba!
18:47:27 From Joe Moreno to All panelists : Thanks for the support Rita and all of you. It means a lot to many of us on the Cuban side.
18:48:50 From Tom Penichter to All panelists : yes my personal trip is to meet my software development team
18:48:56 From Elena Espinosa to Everyone : I had been very disenchanted during Obama’s first presidency and the. he came through during his second term in a big way. I’m just hoping we can do even more with the Biden team.
18:49:01 From Norman Savitt to Everyone : Thanks again! Fingers crossed!
18:49:13 From Elena Espinosa to Everyone : Thank you!
18:49:17 From carlos lazo to Everyone : Thanks!
18:49:18 From Christopher Baker to Everyone : See you all in Cuba... www.christopherpbaker.com
18:49:19 From CYNTHIA CARRIS ALONSO to All panelists : Thank you, John, and to all the panelists!!!
18:49:19 From Michael Groth to Everyone : Thanks everyone this was very informative!
18:49:19 From TK Hernández to Everyone : Thanks John!
18:49:24 From Liliana Marino-Rhoades to All panelists : thank you
18:49:26 From Linda Wiggins to All panelists : Thank you I really learn a lot
18:49:29 From Kate Simpson to All panelists : Thank you!
18:49:34 From Isabel Alfonso to All panelists : thanks John
18:49:35 From Albert Decall to All panelists : Thanks John and all!
18:49:41 From Gina Faustin to Everyone : Thanks Everyone!
18:49:43 From Merriam Ansara to All panelists : Thank you all
18:49:43 From Stephen Wilkinson to Everyone : Thanks John https://www.jstor.org/journal/intejcubastud
Q & A
1 Will this be recorded for others to watch later? JAMES LEWIS Yes! It will be posted to youtube by tomorrow. Excellent. Can you send an email to participants with that video?I live in Key West and am a US citizen and I want to know why there are any restrictions regarding travel or the freedom to business in Cuba. Human rights issues? Really? As compared to who? What is so unique about Cuba that warrants these restrictions???? I have traveled there for environmental research dozens of times and love the country and its people. If OFAC wants to set standards that all countries must follow, fine. But singling out Cuba is wrong.
2 What year was it filmed? Erin Feely-Nahem The Dr. Jill video? It was filmed in 2016. The current expected changes might not be set in stone in the US. If policies can be changed depending on the political party in control in the US, how can we or the Cubans trust policy changes and react accordingly.
3 In advance of expected Biden amendments to the OFAC/BIS regulations, does the panel anticipate OFAC to strictly enforce the currently in place regulations implemented by the Trump administration? How long before turnover would normally occur at OFAC? Daniel Per
4 How is the move toward one currency going and what effect will it have on U.S. travel to Cuba? Scott Schwar Does anyone know if hotels booked previously can still be rescheduled. We had a bunch of reservations paid and canceled due to covid and are not sure if the new rule is retroactive to include reservations already made thanks! My team has the same issue here. From what I could tell the latest regulations included no grandfathering like prior amendments, but I defer to the panelists I just made reservations for an apartments on AirBnB. If I were you I would contact the hotels directly to get clarification. Let me know if you need help. I have a cousin who works for MinTur Scott, it’s been a total headache for me dealing with CUC and peso and changing my money before leaving the US when I go live in Cuba. Many years ago when I could use USD and there was no CUC it was easy. I’m looking very much forward to taking USD with me in my trip in January. Thanks Elena feel free to contact me info@traveltocubalegally.com
5 Do you expect the restrictions for Americans to stay in hotels in Havana to be lifted early on? Wendy Luers
6 I’ve asked Cuban friends this question. What can be done in Cuba and in USA to avoid the abuses, exploitation that tourism can bring to Cuba? Kent Newton As a part time Cuban on the island, there is already a lot of tourism on the island with Europeans and Canadians in particular. Adding Americans into the mix just helps the Cubans with private income streams. I saw the influx of Americans after the Obama Castro talk. It was a pleasant change and the Cubans were elated that there was more possibility to make money in the private sector. Also it was a lot easier for me to buy food without having to go long distances to buy oatmeal and good fruit/vegetables.
7 An incremental approach clearly has not worked and the last two administrations clearly demonstrated that what one president can do, another can undo. There is a thoughtful and exceptionally well-researched article by our colleague and leading expert on law relating to US and Cuba relations, Robert Muse. The article demonstrates that, contrary to conventional wisdom, the president can UNILATERALLY terminate the embargo on Cuba. This could permanently end the embargo immediately. Shouldn't our efforts focus there? The recently-published article can be found here: https://theglobalamericans.org/2020/10/the-president-has-the-constitutional-power-to-unilaterally-terminate-the-embargo-on-cuba/ David Guggenheim I can't copy and paste the link. Can you please email it to me? daniel@zimtravellaw.com I emailed you the link, Daniel.
8 Would it be effective to limit the budget of OFAC that restricts travel to and exchange with Cuba? If so, how can we accomplish that? Kent Newton
9 Does tourism support the people considering, when we were there just prior to Obama's visit, we were told that 60% of business income is paid to the government? Are we then supporting the government that has dissidents due to human rights abuses? Richard Harrison The percentage tax paid to the gov really depends upon the type of job or business one has. Many pay much less than 60% actually. And yes, tourism absolutely supports the Cuban people, tremendously so! What ever else the government does, it is providing health, education, and other basic necessities for all Cubans.
10 What officials have actually been named or suggested to occupy 2nd and 3rd level posts in Admin related to Cuba? RAFAEL BETANCOURT
11 Bill, what is your view of the S Florida vote? Why do you say Biden did not lose it because of Florida? Stephen Wilkinson
12 I mean Cuba of course! Stephen Wilkinson
13 Today, the head of the U.S. desk at Cuba’s foreign ministry said Cuba won’t accept any “quid pro quo” or negotiations over retracting the Trump sanctions. Possible the Biden administration will first want Cuba to cut ties with Venezuela? Johannes Werner
14 Any ideas about who will be named to State and other offices to carry out Latin America policy? Myrna Santiago
15 In addition to the open solidarity expressed between Cuba and Venezuela, recent news reports have also provided a final assessment of the "sonic attacks", thus not blaming them on chirping crickets or something more innocuous. Will thus further complicate re-engagement? K M
16 Is there a link to the briefing document Bill mentioned? Michael Ennis-McMillan
17 I want to be able to send vitamins, over-the-counter meds and the like to friends there. At this point, no carriers are taking anything to Cuba? Any idea if or when that might change? Thank you. Jay Berman Two freight forwarders were recently denied licenses to send humanitarian shipments to Cuba. This is low-hanging fruit and will probably change quickly. Jay, you can send things in small 3.3lb packages through a variety of agencies, namely in Miami. The cost is around $20 per package and they take a couple of months to arrive to the recipient Great. Do you have a name or website for one? Thanks. Bello Caribe Travel has worked well for me. (786) 587-0859
18 Is it unreasonable to push for ending all travel restrictions? Kent Newton I think it definitely is. I think it’s necessary to totally normalize travel. It’s a very safe country.
19 Liliana Marino-Rhoades (You): The current expected changes might not be set in stone in the US. If policies can be changed depending on the political party in control in the US, how can we or the Cubans trust policy changes and react accordingly. Liliana Marino-Rhoades
20 Is Grand Circle Travel still doing their travel to Cuba which we did in 2011. Harvey Newma
21 We have always known that the President has the constitutional power to unilaterally lift the embargo but the problem has always been the political cost of doing so. It would create a furor that would require defending and in terms of PR cost the price of doing it is too high for what? Cuba is small and economically not important enough. But the political and economic situation has changed since Trump and Covid- it is high time to try and bury Trumpism! Engaging with Cuba could be a great move! Stephen Wilkinson Hi Stephen, from my conversations with Robert and others I think there are other ways to keep pressure on Cuba and provide political cover. A worthy discussion anyway... The furor would die down quickly because Cuba is relatively unimportant as a foreign policy concern. As an electoral issue, Cuban Americans are Republicans mostly. They vote like Republicans. If the Democratic Party wants to change that, it has to make a commitment, boots on the ground and organize. I don’t see that happening so policy decisions should not be hinged on how the Cuban Americans are going to vote.
22 I thought that under Obama period there were still restrictions on some of the hotels that were owned or benefited the military. I understood it wasn't 100% open to all hotels. Ramon Vallejo Yes on some but now it’s every hotel that is off limits.
23 Do we have an idea on whether the Biden Administration will influence State Department language on travel advisories to Cuba? Currently, the State Department has a Travel Advisory Level 4 Do not Travel for Cuba, citing COVID concerns but also “safety concerns” for US diplomats. Caitlin Beasley Interesting since you are required to take a PCT test at the airport in Cuba and the. Quarantine for 5 days and then be retested before you can officially travel on the island. I’ve also been told by family members on the island there is a stiff fine for being out or socializing without a mask or during your official quarantine. PCR test Tourists are not required to take a second PCR. They are also allowed to end their quarantine once they have a negative result from the PCR test that they receive at the airport. That result you should receive in 24-48 hours.
24 I also understood, correctly or not, that Trump's limits on remittances was not that restrictive in that the very large majority of historical remittances fell beneath the lower limit imposed. Is that incorrect? Ramon Vallejo No... Trump not only reduced the amount one can send (many sent more than that and would like to continue to do so), but also blacklisted the companies on the Cuban side that facilitate these remittances. Now the AIS card can’t be filled, and Western Union has stopped their business with Cuba due to these new regulations by the Trump Administration
25 Getting involved in the pushing for US policy changes I believe is important, suggestions, contacts, best practices for impact. I’m Cuban born, working in travel. Liliana Marino-Rhoades
26 The restrictions on lodging discriminate against the elderly and people with disabilities because Cuban hotels offer accomodations such as ramps and elevators whereas Airbnb lodging could be a 5-story walk-up which is inaccessible to the disabled and elderly. How can this disability discrimination argument be leveraged to influence the Biden administration to rescind the lodging restrictions? Daniel Zim
27 Colin, Have you got a reference to evidence the Air BnB growth in Cuba? Very interesting Stephen Wilkinson I personally have stayed in many Airbnb homes in Havana since 2015... It was all over the press several years ago. It’s been explosive growth for AirBnB and Casa Particulares in the last 10 years Any stats/links that you can provide? just go to airbnb.com
28 Who are the one per cent who were not better off, Colin? Stephen Wilkinson
29 Rita, what is the website please Eduardo Busquet My website is currently down as we are updating it. Should be up again next week. Until then you can reach us at Rita@likeacuban.com From next week: www.likeacuban.com
30 If cruises to Cuba resume, usually the stop in Havana is only one day. A Cuban American born in Cuba before Jan 1, 1971, can only enter Cuba with an HE-11 visa (or Cuba passport). The form has a section where you need to put a person of reference in Cuba. How do Cubans get around this if they no longer have relatives in Cuba? Florina Chuy Find a Cuban friend😊 I’ve sponsored Cubans who have no family left on the island All my Cuban friends are in the US.
31 I'm in the same situation, I obtained a Cuban Passport via a miami travel agency Eduardo Busquet
32 Risk of contracting Covid? Cuban vaccine? For cubans? for visitors? for export? Susan Metz
33 Do you think there will be any chance of resuming direct VISA applications with Cubans trying to visit family in the US again? This has been devastating to my family meme era who live in Cuba and have children here who they haven’t been able to visit. Elena Espinosa
34 I live in Key West and am a US citizen and I want to know why there are any restrictions regarding travel or the freedom to business in Cuba. Human rights issues? Really? As compared to who? What is so unique about Cuba that warrants these restrictions???? I have traveled there for environmental research dozens of times and love the country and its people. If OFAC wants to set standards that all countries must follow, fine. But singling out Cuba is wrong. Edward Russo
35 What have you heard about the progress of the COVID-19 vaccine in Cuba and a timeframe for Cubans to receive the vaccination ? Marc Heft
36 How will the money unification in Cuba affect tourists who take U.S. dollars? Zita Arocha
37 Welcome to the choir Edward Eduardo Busquet
38 Will you send out opportunities for people to advocate for these recommended changes to attendees? Brad Nahill https://form.jotform.com/202874279219060 from the email
39 I've heard nothing about in migration to Cuba. I've worked with folks who come to our hemisphere from Africa and the Middle East. Do many refugees come to Cuba and and if so, what is their reception? Kent Newton
40 I am interested in doing humanitarian work in Cuba. Can anyone suggest an organization that I can look into? Jayne Rynar
41 I plan to return to Cuba in late January after Biden is inaugurated. Even if nothing changes with regards to Trump’s policies, I wouldn’t expect any enforcement by OFAC. Should I be concerned? JAMES LEWIS
42 Please. Blockade not embargo Kent Newton
43 What’s the title of the youtube post? carole cloonan
44 Why don't we all ban together--speak with one voice--and strongly suggest President Biden on January 21, 2021 issue an "Executive Order" rescinding immediately all Trump Executive orders? That can be done in five minutes! If President Biden does not do that---that is a message which is not very good! Albert A. "Fox Afoxcuba@aol.com
45 Let's get rid of the "embargo" already... JUAN MONTENEGRO
46 More and more MLC stores are opening, but even if they restore remittances through Western Union the dollars you send are turned into CUC (well now CUP) do you think the Cuban government will allow Cubans to receive actual dollars at some point ? Marc Heft They already do. You can send to USD accounts specifically, that are used to purchase in MLC stores Shabnam, what method is used to do this? I haven’t personally sent cash but I know there are a variety of ways. Hopefully someone else will have more specific info. The AIS card was one of them... I believe VaCuba is now facilitating this process... and from other countries folks are sending directly to Cuban bank accounts. I believe there are also a few online services that can facilitate this service
47 What will be the title of the youtube presentation ? carole cloonan
48 How will recent events (MSI, MinCult protest, monetary unification and all of its consequences, etc.) in the island influence the upcoming Cuba-U.S. relations? Thalia Baeza Milan
49 Is the outlook for being able to go and use of an American Credit card (e.g., VISA) while in Cuba just not feasible or too far away? Ramon Vallejo
50 Wonderful. Thanks again. Jay Berman
51 As long as Covid rates are so high in the US, is Cuba going to accept visitors from the US? Cliff DuRand
52 Do you see any consequence for the travel industry from the lawsuits that happened under the opening of Chapter III (Helms-Burton) by the. Trump Admon? Arturo Lopez- Levy
53 Is it possible now to take a group of university study abroad students to CUBA ON THE support for the Cuban peple category? Zita Arocha
54 Are the people who own private businesses required to pay the government a "tax" of 60% of profits? Richard Harrison The Air BNB owners who I stayed with said they paid $100 per year per room (or per hotel, I don't remember now) was all they paid. It was very equitable if this is true. "I have been running a private business in Cuba for a few years now. It usually goes like this:
1. 10% monthly income tax
2. 10% yearly income tax
3. A fixed monthly rate based on the activity is also paid. That ends up being close to 50 % some times.
*Note that this might change a bit after the currency change starting in Jan 1" My bad, there was the income tax. Not exactly. I can explain you in details. Is a pretty egalitarian law. It’s like here with cash based businesses. Do people really report what they make?
55 https://news.airbnb.com/airbnb-and-cuba/ Rena Kraut
56 The Air BNB owners who I stayed with said they paid $100 per year per room (or per hotel, I don' remember now) was all they paid. It was very equitable if this is true. Mike McClanahan
57 Great presentation. Muchas gracias Kent Newton
58 Is there any danger of the US reinstating the 10% penalty for taking dollars into Cuba? Steffi Domike
59 Do you think most tourism vendors (restaurants, taxis, etc) will want USD? Do you think that tourists will mostly pay in USD or will need to change to CUP sarah arizaga There's a bit of local consensus on that, at least off the record, private business will prefer USD. Some state owned places will still be only in pesos I think there are huge possibilities with cryptoassets to potentiate entrepreneurship, travels, normalization in general. They were already giving discounts for dollars at restaurants when I was there recently CUP is only legally allowed to be used by Cubans. As a tourist, you’re not supposed to use CUP
60 Who is taking the lead in forwarding the proposed actions on Cuba to the Biden administration? Thank you. Gonzalo Lopez
61 My bad, there was the income tax. Mike McClanahan
62 How is the situation of the anti-embargo position in Washington? Are the anti-embargo groups ready to put pressure on Congress and the Biden-Harris Administration? Arturo Lopez- Levy
63 Give your page please????? JUAN MONTENEGRO
64 Can we travel to Cuba in late January without worrying about existing Trump policies? JAMES LEWIS If you travel under Support for the Cuban People or one of the other permitted categories, it will not be an issue.
65 Will this program be available on YouTube or Facebook? Apologize if this has already been answered. carla riehle
66 What about the San Isidro Movement and related protests, could this cause a delay in reestablishing relations? Also, is it being overblown in the press? sarah arizaga
67 Can’t agree more Collin. Liliana Marino-Rhoades
68 Maybe Biden could dismantle TV/Radio Marti etc? Alex Halkin Why? Shouldn't there be freedom of speech, whether we agree with it or not?
69 How can we know who were todays participants? Albert A. "Fox Afoxcuba@aol.com
70 HI. Alison Coelho here from InsightCuba and Friendly Planet travel. I have used Mallhabana.com to send items to friends and family in Cuba. It is slow and expensive, but it works. alison coelho
71 And a more self sufficient society. Liliana Marino-Rhoades
72 I have a one-word recommendation to panelists regarding travels, entrepreneurship, normalization and so on: "cryptoassets". Thank you so much!!
73 Yes, the Cubans always insist it’s a blockade. Good to remind folks. Zita Arocha
74 I was reading earlier that there is a homeopathic 'vaccine' in Cuba that has been used with a measure of success. I'm interested in that. Desiree Passantino There is a homeopathic immuno booster that has been given out to the population here. It is not a vaccine. Though it is believed to boost your defenses should you contract the virus.
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