Cuban-Americans polled recently have spoken: they want the ban on travel to Cuba lifted for all Americans. A majority of 59% of Cuban-Americans surveyed in 2009 favored lifting the travel ban right now.
Another survey, one which polled not just Cuban-Americans but Americans (US citizens) in general, found similar results: 70% of Americans polled are in favor of lifting the ban, allowing all US citizens to travel to Cuba. The USA to Cuba movement is strong in both groups. US hardliners who want to keep the ban seem to be out of step with at least those surveyed in the polls. The public’s feelings toward USA to Cuba movement is clearly heading towards more leniency on our part on Capitol Hill.
The New York Times has reported on the events on Capitol Hill, including in the White House. In April of 2009, when President Obama repealed the ban on Cuban-Americans going to Cuba, and sending money to relatives, the paper called it the “most significant shift in United States policy toward Cuba in decades”.
Travel-oriented companies and businesses in Florida are anticipating lots of business if Cuba opens up. Everyone from Miami to Key West is excited for the future of USA to Cuba.
