In a historic turn of events, the U.S. and Cuba on Wednesday announced a move towards normalizing the diplomatic relations, which have been strained for decades.
The surprise announcement marked the most significant policy shift in America's relationship with the communist island since the country severed ties with Cuba in 1961. Progress in Cuba has largely remained stunted after decades of isolation from the U.S.
Today, the streets of the Cuban capital, Havana, are filled with classic American cars from the 1950s, and residents live simple, vibrant lives amid the country's crumbling infrastructure. Take a look inside Cuba after this week's historic announcement.