Cuba’s Miguel Diaz-Canel confirms U.S. talks but warns of distance to agreement

Cuban leader Miguel Diaz-Canel confirmed that Cuban officials have engaged in early-stage discussions with the U.S. government to address longstanding bilateral differences, reminiscent of talks during the Obama administration. He emphasized that negotiations require time and discretion, and both countries are still far from a formal agreement. Diaz-Canel also acknowledged a significant fuel shortage impacting daily life in Cuba and mentioned the upcoming release of 51 prisoners as a goodwill gesture, linked to the Vatican’s involvement.

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