The U.S.-Cuba talks remind us that there are huge differences between the countries, from resolving the issue of the assets stolen from U.S. citizens to the case of Joanne Chesimard, who killed a New Jersey law enforcement officer years ago. Add to this another ship full of weapons bound for Cuba, and you have a good reason for putting these talks on hold until further notice. I cannot believe that this is what President Obama envisioned in mid-December when he called for a new approach toward Cuba.  It looks like the only one with a new approach in this relationship is the U.S.! Over the last few days, the Obama administration confused us once again. On one hand, President Obama issued another executive order regarding Venezuela (via Fausta's Blog): This new authority is aimed at persons involved in or responsible for the erosion of human rights guarantees, persecution of political opponents, curtailment of press freedoms, use of violence and human rights...(Read Full Post)