Can you hear me now?

April 14, 2008

Raul Castro has moved quickly to ease restrictions in the country since succeeding his ailing older brother Fidel Castro as president in February. And it's not just cell phones, Cubans are now allowed to buy DVD players, computers and other electronic goods, and they can stay stay at tourist hotels previously reserved for foreigners. Raul Castro has moved quickly to ease restrictions in the country since succeeding his ailing older brother Fidel Castro as president in February. And it's not just cell phones, Cubans are now allowed to buy DVD players, computers and other electronic goods, and they can stay stay at tourist hotels previously reserved for foreigners.