The changes in U.S. policy towards Cuba would make it easier for the United States to relate to its allies in the region, comments AS/COA's Christopher Sabitini.

La próxima Cumbre de las Américas servirá de oportunidad para ampliar los vínculos económicos regionales, escribe Eric Farnsworth para El País.

"A constructive dialogue with Cuba has placed us in a much better place strategically to talk to countries like Argentina, Ecuador and others," points out AS/COA's Alana Tummino.

AS/COA congratulated the Obama Administration for taking the historic step of normalizing diplomatic relations with the government and the people of Cuba.

AS/COA's Christopher Sabatini explains how U.S.-Cuba renewed relations can leave Venezuela isolated from the rest of the region.

The U.S. shift in Cuba policy will provide a needed lifeline to the island’s private sector, writes AS/COA’s Alana Tummino for U.S. News & World Report.

"What will be key is to watch how regulators translate the White House’s words into policies", comments AS/COA's Christopher Sabatini.