Cuba
Cuban investment plans are ambitious but vague
Foreign investors still face obstacles despite Havana's need for new investment
CubaPapal visit is part of Cuba's international opening
Havana will seek political capital from the pope's visit even as it seeks a return to global finance sources
CubaPolitical arrests, releases ahead of papal Cuba visit
Both the church and government seek rapprochement, but Havana is unlikely to loosen limits on dissent
CubaHuman rights will lead US-Cuban economic ties
Despite restoring diplomatic ties, the embargo must wait on movement from Havana
CubaUS-Cuban diplomatic ties will proceed tentatively
Despite pressure for immediate lifting of the embargo, many issues are outstanding
CubaCuba-US ties advance, but opening will be slow
US Republicans will face conflicting pressures from business and Cuba lobbies, but opportunities may be overstated
CubaLatin America/EU summit yields little of substance
Cuba will be the EU's main focus in Latin America for now, with a Mercosur-EU accord still a distant prospect
EURemittances to Latin America may reach new record
Improving economic prospects in the United States and, to a degree, Spain, should bolster inflows this year
Latin America
