March 13, 2026
The government of Cuba has confirmed that it has held discussions with the administration of Donald Trump, according to the country’s president, Miguel Díaz‑Canel.
Speaking on Friday, Díaz-Canel said the conversations were aimed at addressing longstanding differences between the two countries through diplomatic dialogue. The remarks confirm earlier speculation that back-channel discussions had been taking place between Havana and Washington as tensions between the two nations escalate.
“These conversations have been aimed at seeking solutions, through dialogue, to bilateral differences that exist between the two nations,” Díaz-Canel said in a statement shared on social media by Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla.
The Cuban leader noted that unspecified international factors had helped facilitate the exchanges but did not provide further details on the scope or participants involved in the discussions.
The talks come at a time of heightened political pressure on the Caribbean island. In recent weeks, Trump has renewed his rhetoric toward Cuba, including suggesting the possibility of a “friendly takeover” and warning that the country’s communist government faces mounting challenges.
Meanwhile, Cuba is grappling with a worsening economic and energy crisis. The United States has imposed an oil blockade on the island, significantly restricting fuel supplies and intensifying existing shortages. The situation has been exacerbated since the removal of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro earlier this year, which disrupted a key source of oil imports for Havana.
The fuel shortages have had widespread consequences across the island. Cuba has not received petroleum shipments for several months, placing severe strain on the country’s electricity grid and contributing to rolling blackouts across multiple regions.
Last week, a massive power outage left millions of Cubans without electricity, underscoring the severity of the energy crisis and its impact on daily life and economic activity.
Despite the ongoing dialogue with Washington, Díaz-Canel cautioned that any diplomatic progress would take time. Speaking at a press conference, he stressed that negotiations between the two countries would be complex and require sustained engagement from both sides.
“Negotiations are long processes,” Díaz-Canel said, noting that meaningful dialogue depends on maintaining communication channels and mutual willingness to reach agreements.
The confirmation of talks marks a notable development in the strained relationship between the United States and Cuba, raising questions about whether diplomatic engagement could ease tensions or reshape the geopolitical dynamics in the region.
Source: (CNBC)
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