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Cuba confirms recent talks with visiting U.S. delegation
A senior Cuban diplomat told Granma that delegations from Cuba and the United States recently met in Havana. The talks reportedly included assistant secretaries from the U.S. State Department and Cuba's deputy foreign minister. The disclosure comes as Cuba faces a deep crisis linked to President Donald Trump's pressure campaign.
Why It Matters
The talks indicate ongoing diplomatic engagement between Havana and Washington amid escalating bilateral pressure, signaling a potential shift toward dialogue.
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Cuba confirms Havana talks with U.S. delegation
April 20, 2026
Alejandro Garcia, the Foreign Ministry's under-director of Cuba-U.S. affairs, told the Communist Party newspaper Granma that a meeting between delegations from Cuba and the United States was recently held in Havana. He said the negotiators included assistant secretaries from the U.S. State Department and Cuba's deputy foreign minister.