For decades, Cubans have needed exit visas to travel out of the country. It’s a separate document from a simple passport that restricts travel and it’s enormously unpopular in Cuba. They’re generally difficult to obtain and they’re expensive. But not anymore. The Cuban government has announced that they will no longer require exit visas to leave […]
Pope Benedict XVI arrives in Cuba today after a three-day visit to Mexico. It’s his first time visiting both countries. During his visit to the island nation, the Pope says he hopes to build on the dialogue and cooperation ushered in by his predecessor, John Paul II – whose visit in 1998 was considered groundbreaking. How […]