Jay Z and Beyonce had come under scrutiny for their 5th anniversary trip to Cuba with many wondering how they managed to bypass government restrictions [click here if you missed that].
Turns out they had permission from the U.S. Treasury Department...
From Reuters
A visit by American pop star Beyonce and rapper husband Jay-Z to Havana last week was a cultural trip that was fully licensed by the U.S. Treasury Department, a source familiar with the itinerary said on Monday.
The longstanding U.S. trade embargo against Cuba prevents most Americans from traveling to the communist-led island without a license granted by the U.S. government.
Three Cuban-American members of Congress, all Republicans from Miami and supporters of a firm stance on Cuba, have asked the Treasury Department to look into the licensing of the trip, prompting officials to seek more information from the organizers.
