Cuba Open To Talks With U.S. As Trump Administration Escalates Pressure

Cuba says it is open to dialogue with the United States but will not negotiate over changing its political system, even as pressure mounts from the Trump administration.

Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío said Havana is willing to engage in meaningful talks but rejects discussions on regime change. President Miguel Díaz-Canel echoed that view, warning that dialogue under pressure is not possible.

The comments come as President Donald Trump increases economic pressure on Cuba, including efforts to restrict oil shipments and threaten tariffs on countries supplying fuel to the island.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently said the United States would welcome regime change in Havana.

Cuban officials deny posing any threat to the United States and blame US sanctions for fuel shortages and blackouts. While rejecting coercion, Havana says it remains open to cooperation on issues such as regional security and drug trafficking.

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