Today, President of Engage Cuba, James Williams released the following statement on the U.S. decision to expel 60% of Cuban diplomatic personnel in Washington, DC.

Today, President of Engage Cuba, James Williams, released the following statement on the U.S. Department of State's decision to reduce Havana embassy personnel and urge Americans not to travel to Cuba.

With a new generation of Cuban leaders poised to assume control in less than five months, there is no better way for the Trump administration to start guiding Cuba towards a mutually advantageous relationship than by expanding two-way agricultural trade.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone in Cuba, across the Caribbean & the United States who were caught in the devastating path of Hurricane Irma. (Photo: Yamil Lage, AFP)

On Wednesday, Sept. 7, for the second year in a row, House leadership blocked a vote on a bill that would help farmers across the country sell agricultural products to Cuba and help the Cuban people.