Cuban president confirms talks with Trump officials amid US blockade

The Guardian - World NewsEN 1 min read 100% complete by Guardian staff and agencies in HavanaMarch 13, 2026 at 12:47 PM

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Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed that Cuban officials have engaged in talks with the U.S. government to address the U.S. blockade against Cuba. The discussions aim to find solutions to bilateral differences through dialogue, conducted with respect for both nations' sovereignty. These talks occurred amid a severe economic crisis in Cuba, exacerbated by U.S. sanctions and an oil blockade imposed by the Trump administration. The announcement follows a previous warning from Díaz-Canel about potential "extreme measures" due to the economic situation. U.S. officials also held talks with Raúl Castro's grandson, Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, during a Caricom meeting in St. Kitts and Nevis last month.

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