U.S. Raises Flag over its Embassy in Cuba

This Friday the United States raised its flag over its embassy in Havana that had been closed for 54 years. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez called for the lifting of the blockade and the return of the territory illegally occupied by the Guantanamo Naval Base, as well as compensation to the Cuban people for human and economic damages and full respect for the sovereignty of Cuba. U. S. Secretary of State John Kerry also voiced support for the lifting of the blockade although he said the final decision is up to Congress. teleSUR