Frida Ghitis : Embargo on Cuba should have been lifted a long time ago . The embargo is not only bad for the Cuban people, it also hurts American businesses and investors in Cuba. At the very least , therefore , the agreement to restore relations should have included substantial commitments on Havana 's part to relax the state 's grip . 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 .
Frida Ghitis : Embargo on Cuba should have been lifted a long time ago . The embargo is not only bad for the Cuban people, it also hurts American businesses and investors in Cuba. 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 .