Cuban President Diaz-Canel says talks held with US amid Trump threats

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 13, 2026 at 02:25 PM
Cuban President Diaz-Canel says talks held with US amid Trump threats

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Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel announced that Cuba and the United States have engaged in discussions aimed at resolving bilateral differences amid escalating threats from the Trump administration. These talks seek solutions through dialogue as Cuba faces a severe blockade, particularly impacting oil shipments. According to Diaz-Canel, no petroleum has arrived in Cuba in three months due to the US energy blockade, exacerbated by the disruption of Venezuelan shipments following US actions in South America. The situation has led to widespread power outages and significant disruptions in Cuba, affecting communications, education, transportation, and healthcare. The goal of the talks is to determine the willingness of both countries to take actions benefiting their respective populations.

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us-cuba relations 90% oil blockade 80% miguel diaz-canel 80% dialogue 70% power outage 70% fuel shortages 60% trump administration 60% economic hardship 50% venezuela 50%

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