Now that emotions are settling down, it is clear to some observers that there are both threats and opportunities in the resumption of U.S.-Cuban relations, but there is no doubt that “it won’t be easy.”  Things are off to a promising start with the release of the Cuban dissidents. 

Among the goals that the Foreign Trade Ministry wants to pursue is an agreement between the Mercosur bloc and the European Union. 

Major international news agencies couldn’t help but notice the “frosty” atmosphere in the meeting between the Presidents of the United States and Mexico.