Chief of Mission John Caufield
U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheet
Cuba
The United States is represented in Cuba by the U.S. Interests Section in Havana. The Office of Cuban Affairs, U.S. Department of State, in Washington, DC, jointly with the U.S. Interests Section in Havana, formulates U.S. policy toward Cuba and provides an overview of Cuban political and economic conditions.
Together they are committed to upholding U.S. policy toward Cuba, which is focused on encouraging democratic and economic reforms, supporting the development of civil society in Cuba, promoting respect for human rights, and supporting the Cuban people. The U.S. Government continues to take steps to reach out to the Cuban people in support of their desire to freely determine their country’s future.
