Obama believes that the change in U.S. policy will ultimately help bring about a more tolerant , democratic Cuban government , noted White House Latin American policy adviser Dan Restrepo . restrictions lifted on travel to visit relatives in Cuba , and remittances . Obama aims to ` ` bridge the gap among divided Cuban ##s , '' spokesman says . Travel restrictions for Americans of non - Cuban descent to remain in place . This comes before Obama attends Summit of the Americas .
restrictions lifted on travel to visit relatives in Cuba , and remittances . Obama aims to ` ` bridge the gap among divided Cuban ##s , '' spokesman says . Travel restrictions for Americans of non - Cuban descent to remain in place . This comes before Obama attends Summit of the Americas .