Louis A. Perez Jr.
Latino Voices: U.S. was State Sponsor of Terror Against Cuba
Photo by Balint Földesi On May 29, the United States removed Cuba from the list of “state sponsors of terrorism” as one more step toward normalization of relations between the two countries. But, historically, it is the United States that has ... more
Cubans Wary of "New Chapter" in U.S. Relations
The task at hand between Cuba and the United States has as much to do with the past as it does with the present. Image credit: Artur Staszewski more
The Furor over Obama-Castro Handshake is Absurd
The controversy surrounding the handshake between President Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro at the memorial for Nelson Mandela speaks to the deplorable state of U.S.-Cuba relations. more
U.S. needs a fresh approach to Cuba
The United States needs to change its policy toward Cuba.For nearly 55 years, over the course of 11 successive U.S. presidential administrations, Washington has treated Havana with hostility -- from the Bay of Pigs invasion and the assassination ... more
