It has been 54 years now, but the U.S. and Cuba are preparing to open embassies in each other’s capitals, reports the BBC. President Obama will make a formal announcement this morning. It’s not clear yet when the new embassies will open, but likely sometime in July.
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New embassies coming to D.C. and Havana
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