CUBA (WFLA) – News Channel 8’s Jeff Patterson is in Cuba. He talked with travelers and Cuban residents about how the country has changed.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx will be in Cuba Tuesday to sign an agreement allowing more US flights to travel to the country.

Read more about Jeff’s trip here and here.

Castor said she hopes to examine the progress of relations between the two countries since diplomatic ties were restored.

“We want to see what’s happening with private business there in the small business sector and then we’re also going to talk about travel and trade and internet expansion and human rights,” she added.

This is not the first time Jeff has been to Cuba. Click here for amazing photos, including of old cars, from his last trip. 

News Channel 8’s Gene Ramirez has also reported from Cuba. Read his coverage here.

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