Secretary of State John Kerry observed the raising of the American flag at the reopening of the US embassy in Havana, Cuba.

The U.S. government decided not to invite dissidents of the Cuban government to the ceremonial opening of the U.S. embassy last week.

Todd Robinson, the US Ambassador to Guatemala expressed hope that Guatemala’s Congress would approve reforms before upcoming elections.  “We urge the judiciary to act quickly to solve pending legal matters,” the ambassador said.

To increase access to U.S markets, Uruguay is pushing its antibiotic-free meats which will appeal to a distinct audience of Americans.