Obama allowing travel, money transfers to Cuba

WASHINGTON — The White House says President Barack Obama is allowing Americans to make unlimited trips and money transfers to family in Cuba. It says Obama also is easing other restrictions.

Presidential spokesman Robert Gibbs made the announcement Monday during his daily briefing with reporters.

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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, left, listens to Dan Restrepo, President Barack Obama’s senior adviser on Latin America, speak about the changes in America’s Cuba policy on Monday.

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Gibbs says Obama is helping bridge the gap among divided Cuban families and fulfilling his campaign promises with the changes.

It has been known for more than a week that he would announce them ahead of his attendance this weekend at a Summit of the Americas in Trinidad and Tobago.

A special assistant to the president, Dan Restrepo, also made the announcement in Spanish.

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