A high-ranking Cuban official has hinted that after fifty years of rigid control, the government may be on the verge of lifting many overseas travel restrictions.
Parliament Chief Ricardo Alarcon said a radical and profound change is weeks away.
It is being speculated that the much-hated exit visa could soon be a thing of the past, even if Raul Castro’s government continues to limit the travel of doctors, scientists and others in sensitive positions to prevent a brain drain.
Other top officials have warned against over-optimism, leaving Cubans wondering how far the administration is willing to go.
In the past 18 months, President Castro has removed prohibitions on some private enterprise, legalised real estate and car sales, and allowed compatriots to hire employees.
