U.S. has had a travel ban to Cuba since the late 1950s after Fidel Castro led the 1959 revolution that overthrew Cuba's Batista dictatorship. The United States broke diplomatic ties with Cuba and set up a trade embargo. Both policies remain in effect today, but now the House committee is looking into whether or not to lift the ban on Cuba. U.S. citizens are allowed to visit Cuba, but must apply for a special licenses to go there. Although, some citizens travel to Mexico or Canada and then into Cuba, illegally.
Every year, travelers go to Cuba's exotic shores and colonial streets, adding an estimated $2 billion into the island's economy. Cuba is facing a troubled economy and travel could help the island nation.
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