After 50 years, Cubans hope to travel freely as restrictions may be lifted

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

HAVANA -- After controlling the comings and goings of its people for five decades, communist Cuba appears on the verge of a momentous decision to lift many travel restrictions. One senior official says a "radical and profound" change is weeks away.

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