Cuba States No Negotiations With US, Cites Economic Damage
Summary
Cuba says no talks are underway with the United States and accuses Washington of intensifying economic and energy pressure through its decades-old embargo. Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said the sanctions have deepened Cuba’s crisis, with power cuts leaving some areas with only two to three hours of electricity a day.
Key Points
- Cuba says there are no current negotiations with the United States and no agenda has been set for future talks.
- Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said previous contacts have stopped and blamed US sanctions for worsening the country’s economic and energy crisis.
- The Cuban government says the US embargo caused $8 billion in losses between March 2025 and February 2026, the largest annual loss so far.
- The UN General Assembly will consider Cuba’s annual resolution calling for an end to the US embargo on October 27 and 28.
