Obama Pushes for Removing Sanctions Against Cuba

As Cuba and the United States prepare for the reopening of embassies on July 20, U.S. President Barack Obama continues to present arguments to the Senate for removing sanctions against Cuba. Polls show that most U.S. citizens favor normalized relations between the two countries, as do Cuban citizens, who look forward to economic benefits. An authorized biography of Cuban President Raul Castro written by former Russian diplomat Nikolai S. Leonov was presented to Cuba’s National Assembly today. teleSUR