Michael Voss

Cubans react to Obama’s visit From the warmth of the initial handshake to sharing the excitement of a baseball game, U.S. President Barack Obama’s historic trop to Cuba was full of symbolism for the start of a new era.
The Heat: US-Latin America relations It’s a week of firsts for U.S. President Barack Obama. When he set foot on Cuban soil, he became the first sitting United States President to do so in 88 years.
Rural farmer in Cuba adds popular organic restaurant to repertoire Cuba is well-known for its organic farming. Now an enterprising private farmer in one of Cuba’s top rural tourist centers, Vinales, has converted his farmhouse into a popular organic restaurant. It’s proving a huge success.
Young Cubans react to President Obama’s visit Although major differences remain between the U.S. and Cuba, the two nations are united in their love of baseball. Thousands watched the exhibition match between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cuban national team on television.
Obama speech to Cubans aims at burying Cold War tensions U.S. President Barack Obama left his most important speech for his final day in Havana, a televised address shown live in Cuba outlining his vision of the future. With Cuba’s President Raul Castro and his cabinet looking on, Obama stressed that the United States would not impose change on Cuba, that was up to the […]
President Obama and President Castro meet in Havana The U.S. and Cuban presidents are meeting in Havana for the first time in 88 years.
The Heat: President Obama in Cuba President Obama is in Cuba: the first visit by a sitting U.S. president in almost 90 years.
Cuba-US ties: Business restrictions relaxed to boost trade & investment It is a historic moment in Cuba. The U.S. and Cuban presidents are meeting in Havana for the first time in 88 years.
American-owned factory to produce tractors in Cuba A large group of U.S. business leaders traveled to Cuba with President Obama. They’re hoping to rebuild commercial ties.
Steps Obama has taken to ease US restrictions on Cuba President Barack Obama aims to use his historic visit in Cuba to further his bid to restore ties after a half-century of acrimony.
Calvin Coolidge: Last US president to visit Havana It’s 88 years since a U.S. President set foot in Cuba. That man was Calvin Coolidge.
US President Barack Obama arrives in Havana for historic visit After weeks of eager anticipation, U.S. President Barack Obama has arrived in Cuba for his historic visit.
Edgy new sights and sounds from contemporary Cuba One of the things the Cuban people are often associated with is their love of music. Jazz, salsa, rhumba are all popular musical genres on the island. The country is also famous for musical groups Los Van Van and Buena Vista Social Club.
US President Obama’s game plan for Latin America It’s been over a year since Cuba and the United States announced their renewal of diplomatic ties. Now, President Barack Obama is visiting.
Cubans react to renewed relationship with the US On March 21st President Barack Obama becomes the first U.S. president to travel to Cuba in more than 80 years.
More Cuban girls graduate from high school and go on to university Cuba prides itself on its free education system, and like many countries where girls have equal access to education, they tend to do better than boys.
Cuba-US relations: The view from Havana While polls suggest a majority of Americans approve of U.S. President Barack Obama’s decision to restore diplomatic relations with Cuba, he has faced criticism at home from many of the Republican presidential candidates. But what do Cubans think?
World’s best cigar sommeliers compete in Havana Cigar aficionados from around the world descend on Havana for the annual Cigar Festival. Among them, some of the world’s leading experts on Cuban cigars. Many come to compete in the international cigar sommelier competition.