The Guardian | Cuba announces France oil deal as Hollande urges end to US trade embargo The Guardian Cuba has announced an oil exploration deal with France in the Gulf of Mexico after the French president, François Hollande, made a historic visit to Cuba in which he called on the United States to end its trade embargo on the Communist-run country. UPDATE 1-France's Total to explore for oil off Cuba -state TV France's Total to explore for oil off Cuba -state TV As Cuba opens, Hollande seals deal for Total to explore for oil off island's coast |