Gary Clements of the U.S. Embassy in Managua says that they are following the process closely, and while the U.S. has not yet taken a position, he noted that there are as yet no studies of the Grand Canal’s financial feasibility or its impact on the environment. 

A report revealed that agents have organized such “fiestas” for years. 

The United States expressed satisfaction at the resumption of dialogue between Haiti and the Dominican Republic and encouraged them to continue addressing the issue of migration as a human rights issue for citizens on both sides of the border. 

Cardinal Jaime Ortega, Archbishop of Havana, spoke of the mediation of the Catholic Church in the process of normalizing U.S. and Cuban relations. 

U.S. President Obama’s decision to normalize relations with Cuba was greeted with praise in Latin America, but sadly the move is not leading to a new era of hemispheric relations. 

U.S. and Cuban officials met in Havana for new talks on restoring diplomatic ties, but their historic rapprochement was strained by tensions over Venezuela. 

Authorities in Ecuador confirmed the arrest of 68 citizens of that country in Honduras headed toward the United States. 

Several of the best-known names in the U.S. economy want to head to Cuba. 

Critics say the use of force was disproportionate and resulted in abuses and unnecessary deaths. 

The U.S. State Department said that the United States “is not promoting social instability in Venezuela,” nor trying to undermine its economy.