1 of 1
Story summary
- Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel said he will not step down amid U.S. pressure in an NBC News interview.
- He said Cuban leaders are elected by the people, despite the one-party system.
- The United States intensified sanctions, causing economic strain and fuel shortages.
- U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration officials, including Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), labeled Cuba a 'disaster' and denied a blockade.
- Talks between the United States and Cuba are reportedly in preliminary stages.
