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Cuba and U.S. Initiate Talks to Resolve Economic Crisis

3/13/2026

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Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said March 13, 2026, that Cuba is in talks with the United States to address bilateral differences.
The talks, facilitated by international actors, aim to resolve the crisis caused by a United States oil blockade and its impact on Cuba's economy.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration weighs an economic deal to ease travel restrictions and provide limited sanctions relief to stabilize Cuba.

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Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said March 13, 2026, that Cuba is in talks with the United States to address bilateral differences.
The talks, facilitated by international actors, aim to resolve the crisis caused by a United States oil blockade and its impact on Cuba's economy.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration weighs an economic deal to ease travel restrictions and provide limited sanctions relief to stabilize Cuba.