Raising the American flag in Cuba does little to raise the hopes of Cuban dissidents

The World | Aug 14, 2015
After more than half a century, the stars and stripes are flying in Havana, Cuba, once more. Secretary of State John Kerry presided over a flag raising ceremony at the newly re-opened US Embassy to Cuba Friday morning. A hopeful sign of change to come? One Cuban dissident is not so sure.

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