Celebration and criticism for U.S. policy shift on Cuba

Name: Celebration and criticism for U.S. policy shift on Cuba
Uploaded: 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z
Duration: P137S
Description: After more than a year of secret negotiations, the U.S. will renew diplomatic ties with Cuba, easing economic and travel restrictions. While many celebrated the news, critics have said the deal doesn't improve the country’s democratic or human rights outlook. Hari Sreenivasan reports.

Clip: 12/18/2014 | 2m 17s

After more than a year of secret negotiations, the U.S. will renew diplomatic ties with Cuba, easing economic and travel restrictions. While many celebrated the news, critics have said the deal doesn't improve the country’s democratic or human rights outlook. Hari Sreenivasan reports.

Aired: 12/18/14

Expired: 12/31/69

Rating: NR

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