¨We are here to extend a hand of friendship to the Cuban people, ¨ said Barack Obama, President of the United States, during a speech broadcasted live on Cuban TV from the Alicia Alonso Grand Theater of Havana.
Obama at Business Forum: Congress Should Lift the Blockade Once and for All
One of the ways to help Cubans is that Congress lifts the blockade once and for all, reiterated on Monday U.S. President Barack Obama, on an official visit to the Caribbean island until March 22.
Q&A by Obama and Raul after statements to the press
The Presidents of Cuba and the United States took some questions after making statements to the press at the conclusion of the official talks this Monday at the Havana´s Palace of the Revolution.
Remarks by President Obama after official talks with Cuban President Raul Castro
The President of the United States Barack Obama addressed the press in a joint conference with his Cuban counterpart Raul Castro after holding official talks in Havana.
Cuba and the U.S. Sign Memorandum on Agriculture
A memorandum of understanding was signed on Monday in this capital by agricultural authorities of Cuba and the United States -Gustavo Rodriguez and Thomas Vilsack, minister and secretary of the Department of Agriculture, respectively-, in one of the activities of the program of the official visit to the island of U.S. President Barack Obama.
Raul Receives President of the United States of America
Army General Raul Castro, President of the councils of State and Ministers, received the President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, who is on an official visit to Cuba.
Obama: the future of Cuba will be decided by Cubans
The future of Cuba will be decided by Cubans and no one else; Cuba has the right to be sovereign, said in Havana US President Barack Obama who is on an official visit in Cuba.
Raul Castro calls for end of blockade to normalize relations with the US
The blockade is the most important obstacle for the economic development and well-being of the Cuban people, therefore its elimination will be essential to normalize relations with the US, Cuban president Raul Castro said today.
Michelle Obama learns about Cuban education system
US First Lady Michelle Obama had a meeting this Monday morning with 10 young Cuban students where she learnt about educational experiences in Cuba, as part of the official visit to Cuba of President Barack Obama.
Raul Castro receives Barack Obama
Cuban President Raul Castro officially received his US counterpart Barack Obama at the Revolution Palace in Havana and both leaders are holding talks now.
Obama pays homage to Cuban National Hero
US President Barack Obama paid homage to the Cuban National Hero, Jose Marti, this morning accompanied by the Cuban Vice-President Salvador Valdes Mesa
As part of his official visit to Cuba, Obama laid a floral wreath at the base of the monument of Marti, at the Havana´s Revolution Square.
Raul Castro to Receive Barack Obama on Monday
Army General Raul Castro, President of the councils of State and Ministers, will receive on Monday in this capital U.S. President Barack Obama, who is on an official visit to Cuba, the first by an acting head of state from that nation in 88 years.
The Obamas tour historical sites in Old Havana
President Barack Obama, his wife Michelle, and their two daughters toured historical sites in Old Havana, as part of the program of his official visit to Cuba, the first of an US sitting president in almost 90 years.
Barack Obama is in Cuba
Barack Obama, President of the United States, arrived in Havana some minutes before four this afternoon for a three day official visit.
US President Barack Obama arrives in Cuba
US President Barack Obama arrived in Cuba with his family this Sunday afternoon for an official visit till next March 22.
Cuba reiterates willingness to have trade with the US
Cuban Minister of Foreign Investment and Trade Rodrigo Malmierca said Cuba is willing to have trade and business with the US that will bring benefits for both, but are still limited due to the standing US blockade.