Gen. McCaffrey Calls for New Approach to Cuba

WASHINGTON, June 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Four-Star Gen. Barry R. McCaffrey (ret), has called for “a new approach to Cuba” including “decisive and rational efforts to bring Cuba back into full engagement with the economic and political dynamics of the Americas.” McCaffrey, now Adjunct Professor of International Affairs at West Point, has served as SouthCom Commander in charge of U.S. forces in Latin America and also was U.S. National Drug Policy Director.

In an op-ed in the Miami Herald this week, McCaffrey stated, “The Obama administration has made an excellent first step to eliminate some restrictions on travel to the island, loosen constraints on remittances, and re-engage in migration talks. Read More »