Spain confirms king to make historic trip to Havana in November

Spain's King Felipe and Queen Letizia will visit Cuba in November for the c...

Spanish Foreign Minister Josep Borrell speaks beside his Cuban counterpart Bruno Rodriguez during a news conference in Havana, Cuba, October 16, 2019. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini

The visit will be a welcome sign of support for Cuba which is facing increasing U.S. hostility. Spain and its former colony have improved ties in recent years within the broader normalization of relations between the European Union and Cuba. Cuba has sought to improve its relations with the West as it has undertaken modest reforms over the past 10 years to open up its society, modernize its centrally planned economy and attract more foreign investment.

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