Cuba ‘categorically’ rejects prospect of removing Diaz-Canel in US talks

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 20, 2026 at 07:10 PM

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In March 2026, Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio "categorically" rejected any negotiation with the United States regarding the removal of President Miguel Diaz-Canel. This statement came in response to reports that the Trump administration was seeking Diaz-Canel's ouster, similar to strategies employed in Venezuela. Fernandez de Cossio emphasized that Cuba's political system and leadership are not subject to negotiation with the U.S. Diaz-Canel, who is not a member of the Castro family, is serving his second five-year term as president and also heads the Communist Party. While open to trade discussions, the Cuban government maintains that its leadership is non-negotiable.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Venezuela 30% Raul Castro 40% Communist Party of Cuba 40% Nicolas Maduro 40% Havana 50% Fidel Castro ×260% Donald Trump ×470% Carlos Fernandez de Cossio ×390% Miguel Diaz-Canel ×590% United States ×490% Cuba ×9100%

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miguel diaz-canel 100% us-cuba relations 90% leadership shake-up 80% cuban government 80% political system 70% donald trump 70% negotiations 60% communist party 50% fidel castro 40%

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Cuba

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