Is This the End of the U.S Trade Embargo on Cuba?

The video discusses the strained US-Cuba relations due to a long-standing embargo and the recent release of US prisoner Alan Gross. His release, after back-channel talks by the Obama administration, marks a significant step towards normalizing relations between the two countries. The President is expected to announce the start of this process, which may involve easing travel and banking restrictions. However, political reactions are mixed, with some senators supporting the move and others, like Marco Rubio and Robert Menendez, opposing it due to their Cuban heritage. The politics surrounding this issue are complex, but there is some support for opening trade with Cuba.

What is the general sentiment among US senators regarding the normalization of relations with Cuba?

What complexities are involved in the politics surrounding US-Cuba relations?