Dozens of arrests for coming Obama

havana - In the Cuban capital Havana on Sunday arrested shortly before the arrival of US President Barack Obama dozens of protesters. It reported several media.

Obama is the first US leader in 88 years of visiting the island. Both the regime in Washington as in Havana which sees the visit as historic. Since the Communist revolution under Fidel Castro in 1959, the pro-US regime overthrew the countries were sworn enemies.

Also during the visit of the Pope to Cuba, in September, there were several arrests. When most were released after a few hours. Now it seems that the authorities hold the detainees until Tuesday when Obama leaves Cuba again.

decided in December 2014 Obama and his counterpart Raul Castro to a policy of relaxation. Obama wants to discuss, among other human rights during his visit.