United States-Cuba Relations
2002

JANUARY

              Otto Reich
American opponents of US trade embargo against Cuba predict warming
Another shipment of foodstuffs purchased in United States
Atmosphere of mutual respect between U.S. and Cuba
Avanlancha de americanos a Cuba
Bush again suspends Title III of the Helms-Burton Act
Bush pospone el título III de la ley Helms-Burton
Castro charms delegation visiting Cuba from Northwest
Congresistas norteamericanos se reúnen por separado con Castro y con los disidentes
Cuba awaiting U.S. pharmaceuticals
Cuba Hopes for Warmer U.S. Relations
Cuba would hand over escapees, Raul Castro says
Cuban Minister Views U.S. Base
Decisión de Bush frustra al exilio
Descarta Bush un arreglo con Cuba
Denuncian el acercamiento con Cuba
FBI helps Cuba probe crime
Fidel Meets with U.S. Students
Food, drug industries size up Cuba market
Funcionarios cubanos y ejecutivos de EU se reúnen en Cancún
Intentan mejorar el comercio con Cuba
Gobernador de Illinois conversa con Castro
Greater trade in agricultural and medical products could lead to a change in relations – Senator Mary Cantwell
Group studying U.S. policy toward Cuba ends visit to island nation
Illinois Governor talks with executives in Cuba
Major American agribusiness, drug companies head to Cuba amid optimism about future trade
Raul Castro sees hope in Cuba-U.S. relations
Reich gets Latin post; Bush avoids opposition
Second visit from governor of Illinois
Study: U.S. loses money on Cuba sanctions
Top Cuban diplomat speaks at Palm Beach luncheon
2 senators seek Cuba links
U.S. agribusiness, drug companies talk trade in Cuba
U.S. Representatives dine with Fidel Castro, meet later with members of political opposition

FEBRUARY
Bush formula una nueva política con Cuba
Bush y el Congreso discrepan sobre Cuba
Castro desprecia la lista del terrorismo
Castro Gets Capitol Hill Assurance
Castro waiting for U.S. medicine
Cuba impide viaje de académicos a Miami
Cuba, Too, Felt the Sept. 11 Shock Waves
Cuban Cash Reopens U.S. Food Trade
La campaña para el Proyecto Varela impresiona a enviada de EU en Cuba
Harvard Hosts Communist Professor
Renueva el gobierno de Bush ley que prohíbe las flotillas a Cuba
Senior Cuban official says great possibilities as well as risks for Cuba-U.S. relations
Torricelli teme que una Ley Agrícola favorezca a Castro
Travelers to Cuba Complain of Fines
U.S.-Cuba Sister City Conference: Unexpected meeting with Fidel
U.S., Cuba talk about malaria
U.S. Diplomat Talks Tough on Cuba
U.S. probes Cuban dolphin deals
U.S. says Cuba can't charm it into easing embargo
U.S. says Havana is sheltering 20 Basque terrorists
Washington triples fines for traveling to Cuba

MARCH
Camerata Romeu sorprende a crítica en EE.UU.
Comunicado de Prensa de la Misión Permanente de Cuba ante la ONU
Congressional group to seek Cuba opening
Cuba buys $32 million in U.S. food products
Cuba calls US assistant secretary of state Reich a 'terrorist'
Cuba denounces new and brutal U.S. pressures aimed at imposing resolution in Geneva
Cuba to buy $17 million in grain from U.S. company
Cuba: U.S. should be anti-drug ally
Cuban President Fidel Castro suddenly departs U.N. summit, hints at U.S. snub
A deadbeat dictator
El culpable de lo ocurrido en Monterrey se llama Jorge Castañeda
El terrorista Reich amenaza al continente
Former U.S. general meets with Castro
If the Blockade Were Lifted U.S. farmers would feel a difference in their lives
Monterrey: The United States pressures Mexico to prevent Fidel’s participation
Pursuing an Opening to Cuba
Q&A: Veteran leader speaks about dissidents, Castro and the U.S. role
Radio Martí boss creates lots of static
Reich vows to defend Cuba embargo
Retired U.S. general says Cuba no threat, urges links
Showdown over U.S. Cuba policy nears
Un hombre penetra en la Sección de Intereses de EU en La Habana
U.S. ban hasn't slowed Americans' trips to Cuba
U.S.: Cuba remains on terror list
U.S. diplomat sees chance for political change in Cuba
U.S. embargo helps keep Castro in power
U.S. ex-drug czar talks with Castro
The U.S. government will never have the moral authority to fight terrorism
U.S. human rights report 'toilet paper,' Castro says
U.S. policy on Cuba to receive full review
Washington revisa su política hacia Cuba

APRIL
Albert Speer at Harvard
Canada protests embargo-case verdict
Canadian guilty of defying Cuba embargo
Cuba Defends Canadian in Embargo Case
Existencia de Radio Martí es vital para la disidencia
Keys group to explore ties to Cuba
La polémica ronda a Radio Martí desde su origen
Southcom to yield Cuba role to new command
State farmers push renewal of economic ties with Cuba
U.S. denial of visas could cost millions in trade with Cuba
U.S. food sales to Cuba far exceed planned amount

MAY
Bush administration officials defend denial of Cuban trade visas
Bush prepares tougher stand against Castro
Castro assures Americans of his peaceful intentions
Castro's Cuba bad for business
CNN called Castro's 'megaphone'
Cuba biotech creates furor
Cuba Is Different: Why the "China argument" doesn't hold
Cuban official's U.S. visa denied; action criticized
Cuba Seeks Bioweapons, U.S. Says
Cuba silent on U.S. bio weapon charges
Despite Pressure From Congress, Bush Refuses to Lift Cuba Embargo
Doubt cast on Cuban bioterror
Havana pursues biological warfare
Hill Group Urges End To Sanctions on Cuba
In Havana, U.S. Radios Strike Note of Discord
Iranian Ambassador Denis U.S. Accusations
Fidel Castro Response to U.S. Government Statements on Biological Weapons
From Cuba, with unease
Report mum on bio-threat
Study details how Cuban exiles have aided key U.S. lawmakers
Talk of germ weapons in Cuba jolts Congress
The U.S. people can count on the Cuban people in the battle against terrorism
United States prevents Cuban scientists from attending meeting of cancer researchers
U.S.: Cuba sharing bioweapons technology
U.S. Reaffirms Stand on Cuba Sanctions
Washington Accuses Cuba of Germ-Warfare Research
The Washington Post Editorial (May 1, 2002)

President Bush visit to Miami, May 20, 2002

                                                             Granma cartoon, May 22, 2002
Amplio apoyo del exilio al discurso de Bush
Bush Brothers Keenly Attentive to Cuban Americans
Bush: Cuba embargo hinges on change
Bush: Cuban embargo stays until Castro meets tough conditions
Bush Hews to Cuban Hard Line, but Holds Out a Carrot or Two
Bush puts embargo burden on Castro
Bush will stick to bans on trade, travel in Cuba
Bush won't ease Cuba trade, travel ban
Disidentes apoyan y rechazan el discurso
Embargo Remains Until Cuba Alters Policy, Bush Says
Hailing an Old Cry, 'Viva Cuba Libre!'
President Bush Sets Tough Conditions for Easing Cuba Embargo
Presidential blessing for Miami terrorists
Lashing at Castro, Bush rouses exiles
President Bush arrives in Miami
Text of President Bush's remarks about Cuba Monday from the White House
Against the grain (Granma International, May 21)
Bush Brothers receive money from same sources that support hemisphere’s worst terrorists (Granma International, May 21)
Bushismo electorero con guión miamense (Granma, Mayo 22)

JUNE
Belize refuses to broadcast Radio Martí
Castro: 'Don't be foolish, Mr. W'
Castro rejects Bush democracy ideas
Castro's words are serious threat, experts say
Castro to U.S.: I told you so
Cuba embargo under fire
Fidel Castro Is No Osama bin Laden
Los dólares vienen de Miami y las banderitas las pone Castro
Pressure to end embargo mounts
US Smithsonian Museum Returns Native Bones to Cuba

JULY

Nader meets Castro, backs trade with Cuba
Bush extends ban on Cuba lawsuits
Communist Cuba to pay homage to Americans on July 4 despite tensions with U.S. government
Cuba inks deal for N.D. farm products
Cuba not counting on lifting of travel ban
Cubans to take bite into Washington apples
Embargo of Cuba unlikely to end
House To Examine Cuba Embargo Policy
Lighting Matches in Cuba on the 4th
New Cuban exodus 'speculation'
Petition Urges Prez Reversal on Cuba
U.S. apples arrive in Cuba after 40 years
U.S. Senate Committee supports freedom to travel to Cuba

AUGUST
Armey says U.S. should lift embargo against Cuba
A weaker policy on Cuba, a stronger Castro
Brand name U.S. food arrives in Cuba
California Senate approves resolution against the blockade
Cuba’s dangerous allure
Support for Cuba Embargo Weakens
The long view in Cuba
U.S. firms set course for Cuba
U.S. legislators committed to improve relations with the island

SEPTEMBER
Americans see Cuba as ripe for farm trade
Castro 'happy' to trade with U.S. firms
Castro invita a un almuerzo a funcionarios de Pensacola
Castro suspected of giving false data for war on terror
Castro, U.S. exhibitors upbeat
Cuba hampers war on terror, U.S. says
Cuba Treats U.S. Visitors to Cigars and Prime Fidel
Cuba: U.S. government has not granted visas to Cuban artists
Cuba, U.S. unite against storm threat
Cuban accuses U.S. official Reich
Drink producer seeks deal in Cuba
Farmers reap gains from trade with Cuba
Florida firms in Havana trade show
Fugitives Sought by U.S. Find a Protector in Cuba
N.C. officials to promote trade during trip to Cuba
Shoppers seek out bargains, profits in Cuba
Texas takes lead in attempt to end trade ban with Cuba
Top U.S. diplomat in Cuba wraps up 3-year tenure on the island
U.S. official dampens trade-show enthusiasm with talk of Cuban credit
Ventura pressured to cancel Cuba trip

OCTOBER
 

NOVEMBER
Castro, thousands protest U.S. immigration policy
Coast Guard seeks deeper Cuban seaport for 'safety'
Cuba demands that the U.S. return aircraft, its hijackers and illegal emigrants
Cuba Embargo Change Stays on Congressional Agenda
Cuba issue propels Mario Díaz-Balart
Fidel Refutes Otto Reich's Charges
Reich's return to Latin post may not be an easy process