“05.01.99 The Clinton Administration announces new measures for Cuba: extension of the category of people allowed to send and receive remittances; extension of the origin and destination of direct passenger charter flights, in addition to the current flights from Miami and Havana; increase of academic, scientific, sport exchanges; authorization of sales of foodstuff and agriculture […]
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12/6/1998
“December 6 [1998]. From Havana, US Senator Christopher Dodd, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee urges his government to establish a ‘new conversation for the new millennium’ with Cuba.” [Con Embargo] Jerry A. Sierra, “Economic Embargo Timeline,” HistoryofCuba.com […]
10/16/1998
“October 16 [1998]. The United Nations General Assembly adopts a resolution against the U.S. embargo on Cuba for the 7th consecutive year. The vote is 157 to end the embargo and 2 (U.S. & Israel) to keep it.” [Con Embargo] Jerry A. Sierra, “Economic Embargo Timeline,” HistoryofCuba.com […]
9/8/1998
“08.09.98 In a Senate special panel on economic sanctions, Undersecretary of State Stuart Eizenstat reiterates that the Administration will maintain its unilateral economic sanctions including restrictions on the sale of foodstuff and medicines, against another five rogue states, with Cuba among them.” [Pro Embargo] “William J. Clinton (D). Timeline,” Cuba versus Blockade: Cuban People’s website, 2007 […]
9/3/1998
“03.09.98 After lengthy negotiation process, the Treasury Department ratifies the license denial for Alamar Associates to hold a US-Cuba Business Conference, whose second part must be held in September in Havana, arguing that it is not consistent with the US policy towards Cuba.” [Pro Embargo] “William J. Clinton (D). Timeline,” Cuba versus Blockade: Cuban People’s […]
8/3/1998
“03.08.98 Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, in letter responding to Senator [Jesse] Helms on his concerns relating the EU [European Union]-USA Compromise, requests his support for its implementation.” “William J. Clinton (D). Timeline,” Cuba versus Blockade: Cuban People’s website, 2007 […]
7/26/1998
“July 26 [1998]. President [William Bill] Clinton again suspends enforcement of Title III provisions of the Helms-Burton Act.” [Con Embargo] Jerry A. Sierra, “Economic Embargo Timeline,” HistoryofCuba.com […]
7/21/1998
“July 21 [1998]. The US Treasury Department denies PWN [Exhibicon International] permission to participate in EXPOCUBA, an exhibition of pharmaceuticals in Cuba.” [Pro Embargo] Jerry A. Sierra, “Economic Embargo Timeline,” HistoryofCuba.com […]
7/16/1998
“16.07.98 President [William Bill] Clinton announces the fifth waiver of Title III of the Helms-Burton, on the bases of the Understanding reached with the EU [European Union] on protection of investments.” [Con Embargo] “William J. Clinton (D). Timeline,” Cuba versus Blockade: Cuban People’s website, 2007 […]
7/15/1998
“15.07.98 US authorities declare ‘safety area’ a vast part of Florida’s coast line, alleging its intention to prevent actions similar to those of 02-24-96 and directly relating these measures to activities by the ‘Movimiento Democracia. [Democratic Movement]’” “William J. Clinton (D). Timeline,” Cuba versus Blockade: Cuban People’s website, 2007 […]