Frida says : sanctions on Cuba should have been lifted a long time ago . But President Barack Obama squandered a strong negotiating position , Ghitis says . The U.S. received virtually no meaningful concessions from the Cuban government , she says . Obama : It will be tragic if this unique chance to usher in freedom is lost .
Frida Ghitis : Embargo on Cuba should have been lifted a long time ago . But President Barack Obama squandered a strong negotiating hand , Ghitis says . The U.S. secured virtually no meaningful concessions from the Cuban regime , she says . Ghitis : It would be tragic if this unique chance to usher in freedom is lost .