President Barack Obama touched down in Cuba Sunday, marking a symbolic end to decades of estrangement. Obama is the first sitting U.S. president to visit the island in 88 years.
President Barack Obama and the first family has arrived in Cuba, where Havana’s streets are eerily empty. Families usually found strolling along the city’s seaside promenade or going out for a late lunch or ice cream have been staying at home. But the country’s massive internal security apparatus is on full display. Plainclothes security agents are on virtually every corner along the president’s route, and even major intersections where he isn’t expected. Many dignitaries were there to greet the Obama’s with the notable exception of President Raul Castro. Castro typically does make an appearance when world leaders arrive at the airport.
