Statement from Marazul Tours on new U.S. regulations regarding travel to Cuba
April 18, 2019
Yesterday, the Trump administration announced increased hostilities
towards Cuba, including the strengthening of the inhumane and illegal
Helms-Burton Act (concerning property that was nationalized after the
revolution, as well as all lawsuits surrounding that) and the
limitation on remittances. The European Union and Canada have already
expressed their opposition to this policy, which, for the last 23
years, had been waived by both democratic and republican
administrations.
As of now, there has not been an official change to the regulations on
travel to Cuba. While implied by Bolton and certainly by most news
sources, the concrete changes have not yet been issued. As reported,
Bolton said that non-family travel would be further 'restricted,' but
he did not say prohibited, and he did not announce specific changes to
any of the current categories. They also indicated that they would be
adding to the restricted entities list, but the only entity mentioned
was Aerogaviota.
It is not certain when the official regulations will be issued by OFAC
(possibly May 2nd), but as always, we need to be careful about
speculation and wait until the final regulations are out before coming
to any conclusions. We are in constant contact with our attorneys and
will keep you up to date, as always.
We condemn these newest attacks on both Cuba and on the freedom to
travel of the American people. This hostile policy does not reflect
the overwhelming sentiments of the people of this country and go to
extreme and illogical lengths to hurt the people of Cuba. In the face
of these current scare tactics and hostilities, Marazul Tours remains
committed to continuing to provide the bridge between the people of
our two countries.
Kendra Guild / Mayra Alonso
Marazul Tours