Carlos Fernandez de Cossio

Carlos Fernandez de Cossio is a Cuban diplomat involved in communications between Cuba and the United States. He is newsworthy due to ongoing tensions between the two countries, particularly related to accusations of a US "energy blockade" and recent incidents like the armed speedboat confrontation near Cuba. While the US has pledged additional food aid to Cuba, particularly for regions affected by Hurricane Melissa, President Trump has also threatened to block oil shipments to the island. Fernandez de Cossio has stated that Cuba is open to dialogue with the US, but certain aspects, such as its constitution and socialist government, are not negotiable. His role is significant as a point of contact during a period of heightened strain in US-Cuba relations.