New Ties With Cuba Won't Change Immigration Rules

When President Barack Obama travels to Cuba next month, he'll meet with President Raul Castro -- but not with Castro's brother Fidel.

    

The White House says Obama will also interact with members of Cuban "civil society" -- a reference to activists who advocate for various social causes.

    

Obama has said he would only travel to Cuba if he could speak to all kinds of groups -- including those that oppose the Castro government.

    

White House deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes says the U.S. still has "serious differences" with Castro's government. He says Obama will raise issues of human rights and political freedoms in discussions with Castro.

    

Obama's brief stop is planned for March 21-22. The White House says Obama will also visit Argentina.

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