PANAMA CITY -- The presidents of the United States and Cuba have spoken by phone for only the second time in more than 50 years, setting the stage for a historic encounter between the two leaders at a regional summit starting Friday in Panama. The extraordinary call between President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro came on Wednesday,
Obama, Castro Speak By Phone Amid Bid To Restore Cuba Ties
The two leaders have been working to restore diplomatic ties, a move that sent shockwaves through Latin America when Obama and Castro announced it in tandem in December.