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Cuba confirms talks with US officials, urges end to Trump energy blockade

Cuba confirms talks with US officials, urges end to Trump energy blockade

Summary

Cuba recently held official talks with US government representatives to discuss ongoing issues, including a US oil blockade. Cuban officials stressed the need to end the blockade, which they say has worsened the country’s economic and energy crisis.

Key Facts

  • Cuban and US delegations met recently in Havana for discussions.
  • The US side included assistant secretaries from the State Department.
  • Cuba’s team was led by the deputy foreign minister.
  • Cuba described the talks as respectful and professional, denying reports of threats or deadlines.
  • A US oil blockade on Cuba has been in effect for three months, causing serious energy problems.
  • The blockade is part of President Trump’s broader pressure campaign following changes in Venezuela.
  • Cuba accuses the US of pressuring other countries not to sell oil to the island by threatening tariffs.
  • Several world leaders expressed concern about Cuba’s crisis and called for respectful dialogue.
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