Thursday, March 12, 2020

El Escape Cubano: Pre-Reading

Part 1: Background of the Conflict
The story we are going to read, El Escape Cubano, introduces us to an area of tension in the Spanish-speaking world and with the United States. Cuba and and the US have had a tumultuous relationship. Watch the video below for a good overview of the conflict.
Part 2: Changes Under President Obama 
Watch the following videos for some information on groundbreaking changes made during the Obama Administration in regards to the official stance towards Cuba and the policy towards those fleeing Cuba, established under President Clinton.
Normalizing Relations
Ending “Wet-Foot, Dry-Foot”
Part 3: A New Direction...A Better Deal

Watch the following video for news on the latest developments in US-Cuba relations after President Trump took office.
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