Breaking the Stalemate

Massachusetts congressman Jim McGovern has just introduced a bill to scrap the U.S.’s 64-year-old embargo against Cuba. It’s about time, considering the policy’s been a thorn in the side of U.S.-Cuba relations for decades. McGovern’s not alone in thinking it’s a bad idea – a growing number of politicians are calling for an end to the embargo.

A Change in the Wind

The embargo’s been in place since 1960, and it’s done little to improve relations between the two countries. In fact, it’s probably made things worse. McGovern’s bill is a direct challenge to the status quo, and it’s likely to spark some heated debate in the House of Representatives. Don’t expect it to pass without a fight, though – there are still plenty of politicians who think the embargo is a good idea.