This week, the United States and Cuba reached a deal to re-open their mutual embassies in Washington and Havana. It's the next major step forward to thawing 50 years of frozen relations.

Also, we head to Colombia where French companies are doing their part to help in the peace process by pledging to hire former FARC rebels.
Finally, the Copa America final this weekend will pit Argentina against Chile. Argentina has superstar Lionel Messi on its side, but Chile is still keeping the faith.

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