After 54 years, the United States and Cuba have formally restored full diplomatic relations.<br /><br /> Après 54 ans de froid, Etats-Unis et Cuba ont officiellement rouvert leurs ambassades http://t.co/1W4tlUXUaf #Détente pic.twitter.com/qg0GuRZ2Sj— Sébastien Tronche (@S_Tronche) 20 Juillet 2015<br /> <br /><br /> The hugely symbolic event has raised hopes and expectations in Havana: “For us, this is significant,” one man told reporters, “it’s important. I think it’s a decisive step towards normalising relations. As Cubans, we welcome this and are waiting to see what will happen from this point onwards.”<br /><br /> Cuba-US relations: a boost for trade?<br /><br /> Cubans are hoping the new era will give their country an economic boost. <br /><br /> Cuba's millennials are untethered from the ideals of the past and ready to meet the world. http://t.co/ormxroDTOZ pic.twitter.com/PS6D2ROrfI— Foreign Policy (@ForeignPolicy) 19 Juillet 2015<br /> <br /><br /> However, a US economic embargo remains in place and can only be lifted by a vote in Congress.
