The United States and Cuba will re-open embassies in each other's capitals at the end of this month, according to Politico.  The embassies have been closed since the U.S. broke off diplomatic relations more than 50 years ago. The rapprochement with Cuba has plenty of critics, however, including many Republicans in Congress who warn against appeasing a regime known for human rights violations. Two of the leading opponents are GOP presidential candidates Sens. Marco Rubio of Florida and Ted Cruz of Texas. Other Republicans running for president, such as former Gov. Jeb Bush of Florida, have also voiced misgivings. The U.S. and Cuba already operate what are called “interests sections” in each other’s capitals, and those missions, which operate under the umbrella of Switzerland, are expected to be upgraded to embassies. Negotiations over the restoration of full-fledged diplomatic ties have lasted months, longer than many had anticipated. A high-profile...(Read Full Post)