Mariela Castro Espin's Visit "Sends the Wrong Message" WASHINGTON, May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- President Obama is welcoming Mariela

Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro has appeared on television for the first time in five months.

MIAMI _ In a bold and politically risky move, Democratic Sen.

To: POLITICAL EDITORS Contact: Republican National Committee, +1-202-863-8614 How Will Barack Obama Explain His Weak Views on Cuba During His Cuba Independence Day Celebration Speech? WASHINGTON, May 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by the Republican National Committee: Today, Obama Will Attend A Cuban Independence Day Celebration: "Obama Will Attend A Cuban Independence Day Celebration At The Intercontinental Hotel In Miami.

By Miami Herald Staff, The Miami Herald May 22--HAVANA -- On weekday afternoons at the Claudia boutique shoe store across from Havana's famed sea wall, ladies jockey for their turn to purchase spiked sandals and sequined purses.