A couple of days ago, the Cuban Assembly greeted the three convicted spies released by the U.S.  This is the swap for Mr. Gross that everybody does not want to call a swap. Elian Gonzalez, the boy found in the ocean and sent back to Cuba, was there, too.  He must be a young adult by now!  His presence was a message to the U.S.! And Raul Castro closed the event with a speech: It was a week of triumph for Raul Castro. A prisoner swap between Washington and Havana meant all five of the imprisoned Cuban spies were finally home. The Cuban prisoners were known as “anti-terrorist heroes” and were guests of honor at Cuba’s Assembly and given a prolonged standing ovation. Then, during his televised address, Castro spoke of his other achievement, ending half a century of diplomatic isolation from the United States. He acknowledged that big differences remain between the two countries, though they could now discuss them on...(Read Full Post)