Louisiana rolls the dice on a $150-thousand dollar bet that improved trade relations will pay off big in the future our state's ports, agriculture, and industry.
Alto Congressman Ralph Abraham is traveling to Cuba in April to ensure Louisiana becomes a trading partner with the country, once Congress lifts the trade embargo.
They're expected to discuss the lifting of restrictions on American diplomats in Cuba and assurances that Cubans will have unfettered access to a future U.S. Embassy in Havana.