US, Cuba hold 2nd round of talks on reopening embassies, but quick breakthrough seems unlikely
The U.S. and Cuba held a second round of negotiations Friday on restoring diplomatic relations after a half-century interruption, although an immediate breakthrough appeared unlikely.
The Obama administration wants embassies reopened by April's summit of North and South American leaders, which presidents Barack Obama and Raul Castro are expected to attend. But the Cubans hope first to be removed from a U.S. terrorism list, which prevents them from banking in the U.S. and doing other basic business they would need for an embassy here.
Washington is reviewing that designation but hasn't made a decision yet.
This event happened today February 27th, 2015 11:05 EST
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