Marc Hanson

Washington Office on Latin America

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Senior Associate at the Washington Office on Latin America, and a key member of its Cuba Program

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After yesterday's landing in Cuba , just 90 miles from American shores, President Obama spoke at the newly reopened US embassy.

90 Years of History 90 Miles Away

After yesterday's landing in Cuba , just 90 miles from American shores, President Obama spoke at the newly reopened US embassy.

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House Speaker John Boehner said today that Republicans will introduce legislation making it easer to deport Central American children.

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House Speaker John Boehner said today that Republicans will introduce legislation making it easer to deport Central American children.

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