Roberta S. Jacobson: “The exit of either of the Castro brothers is very, very significant.”

The actions taken by the Venezuelan Government today do not support the efforts at the dialogue table.

Our approach has drawn attention to the potential for greater political and economic freedom for the Cuban people.

While progress has been made in our efforts to reestablish diplomatic relations, we are not there yet.

It is remarkable to see how U.S. relations with countries of the hemisphere are increasingly characterized by mature partnerships and shared values and interests.