Trump's Cuba curbs deliver just one message | By FridaGhitis for CNNOpinion
Frida Ghitis, a former CNN producer and correspondent, is a world affairs columnist. She is a frequent opinion contributor to CNN and The Washington Post and a columnist for World Politics Review. The opinions expressed in this commentary are those of the author; view more opinion articles on CNN.
The Trump administration has just announced a new tightening of sanctions against Cuba, once again showing the world that under today's leadership, America's face to the world looks relentlessly aggressive, threatening and punishing. The new restrictions affect US citizens traveling to Cuba through organized tour groups, such as some educational and cultural trips , and ban US cruise ships from stopping in the country, the most popular way to visit.
The policy is misguided. It is true that the Cuban government oppresses its people and deprives them of many freedoms, while helping to prop up the malevolent Venezuelan regime. But America already tried imposing tight sanctions for 60 years, and Cuba's Communist Party remained thoroughly in control.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Trump puts new restrictions on Cuba travel, banning most educational and recreation tripsThe Trump administration is imposing major new travel restrictions on visits to Cuba by U.S. citizens, including a ban on many forms of educational and recreational travel.
Read more »
Trump administration puts new restrictions on Cuba travelThe Trump administration is imposing major new travel restrictions on visits to Cuba by U.S. citizens, including a ban on many forms of educational and recreational travel
Read more »
Trump administration puts new restrictions on Cuba travelWASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Tuesday imposed major new travel restrictions on visits to Cuba by U.S. citizens, including a ban on many forms of educational and recreational travel.
Read more »
Trump Administration Rolls Out Cuba Travel, Export BansThe Trump administration rolled out new restrictions on travel to Cuba and a ban on exports of boats and planes to the island nation as it ratchets up pressure on Havana to abandon its support of Venezuela’s Maduro government.
Read more »
Trump admin imposes new travel restrictions on CubaThe US announced major new restrictions on US citizens traveling to Cuba on Tuesday, blocking the most common way Americans are able to visit the island -- through organized tour groups that license US citizens to travel automatically.
Read more »
Trump admin puts new limits on Cuba travel, including cruise shipsNEW: Trump admin. has introduced new travel restrictions on US citizens visiting Cuba, prohibiting stops by cruise ships and blocking organized tour groups.
Read more »
Trump admin imposes new travel restrictions on Cuba, banning cruise shipsThe US announced major new restrictions on US citizens traveling to Cuba on Tuesday, blocking the most common way Americans are able to visit the island -- through organized tour groups that license US citizens to travel automatically -- and banning US cruise ships from stopping in the country.
Read more »
Trump admin restricts US travel to Cuba by banning group tours, cruise ship visitsThe Trump administration has announced new steps to further restrict Americans' travel to Cuba, including banning group tours and cruise ship stops to the island nation.
Read more »
Trump administration halts cruises to Cuba under new rulesThe State Department said the United States will no longer permit visits to Cuba via passenger and recreational vessels, including cruise ships and yachts, as well as private and corporate aircraft.
Read more »