The Miami Herald
July 15, 2000

U.S. senators arrive in Cuba

 HAVANA -- (AP) -- Three U.S. senators arrived Friday in Cuba on a visit aimed at
 improving relations between the two countries.

 Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., led the delegation that included Sen. Daniel Akaka,
 D-Hawaii, and Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., said authorities at the Interest Section
 of the United States in Havana.

 The aides said the delegation intends to address issues involved in normalizing
 relations as well as show support for lifting a trade embargo imposed by
 Washington.

 With Elian Gonzalez back in Cuba, Fidel Castro's government has renewed a
 campaign against decades-old U.S. policies, like the embargo.

 The congressmen are expected to hold a press conference Sunday afternoon
 before their departure for Washington.

 After arriving at the airport, the group was met by Vicky Huddleston, head of the
 Interest Section in Cuba. Legislators declined to comment, but aides said the
 legislators hoped to meet with President Fidel Castro.