Source: Fox News
Summary
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been holding secret talks with Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro, the grandson of former Cuban President Raul Castro. The talks are bypassing official Cuban government channels. A senior official stated that the U.S. government’s position is that the Cuban regime must go, but the details are still being decided. The talks come as Cuba faces economic struggles and the Trump administration increases pressure on the communist-run island.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The U.S. government is engaged in secret talks with a member of the Castro family. The talks are described as “discussions” rather than “negotiations”. The Trump administration has increased pressure on Cuba, accusing it of supporting U.S. adversaries and terrorist groups. The Cuban government is facing economic struggles, with a failing power grid, hospitals short of supplies, and garbage piling up on the streets. The U.S. government is waiting for Cuba to make “dramatic changes”.
The scene is set for a familiar dance of diplomacy and pressure.
Author: Evan Null
