NEW : Carter visits a Jewish cemetery and temple and meets with the archbishop of Havana . The meeting is officially to strengthen bilateral relations . However , there are hopes the vice - president may try to negotiate for an American prisoner . So at least in theory , two of the major obstacles to bilateral negotiations have been lifted . The U.S. contractor was recently sentenced to 15 years in prison .
NEW : Carter visits a Jewish cemetery and temple and meets with the archbishop of Havana . The meeting is officially to strengthen bilateral relations . However , there are hopes the vice - president may try to negotiate for an American prisoner . The U.S. contractor was recently sentenced to 15 years in prison .