article_snippet: While life goes on as normal in 'the real Cuba', talks continue to take place between US and Cuban officials to restore full diplomatic relations and move towards opening trade.
article_snippet: The old Cold War foes are claiming progress after a second round of discussions to end a half-century diplomatic freeze.
article_snippet: Presidents Barack Obama and Raul Castro have promised to restore embassies in each other’s capitals, although a few hurdles remain, including Cuba’s place on the US state sponsor of terrorism blacklist.
article_snippet: With many issues unresolved, The US is hoping to reach agreement on reopening embassies in time for a regional summit in Panama in April .
article_snippet: Presidents Barack Obama and Raul Castro have promised to restore embassies in each other’s capitals, although a few hurdles remain .
highlights_snippet: US and Cuban government officials continue to hold talks to end half-century diplomatic freeze .