U.S. decision to permanently reduce Cuba embassy staff draws swift reaction

[Judi Lynn]

“While Cuba is going through the most historic transition in almost 60 years, the United States is going to be blind on the island."
by Carmen Sesin / Mar.02.2018 / 3:23 PM ET

The State Department announced Friday it will permanently maintain a skeletal staff at the U.S. embassy in Cuba citing the “health attacks” on its personnel that have baffled experts to this day.

The decision to maintain the staff at 60 per cent will have a sweeping impact across U.S. intelligence, small business owners, Cuban migration, and human rights advocates. The reaction by many who support engagement with Cuba has been swift.

James Williams, President of Engage Cuba, a group that advocates for engagement with the island, laments the decision, particularly because Cuba will soon go through one of the biggest political transitions in recent history when Raul Castro steps down on April 19.

“While Cuba is going through the most historic transition in almost 60 years, the United States is going to be blind on the island,” Williams said.

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[Eliot Rosewater]

1. Someone needs to remove the traitor from the WH before our country is completely handicapped.