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Cuba and U.S. Hold Respectful Talks Amid Blockade Tensions

4/21/2026

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Cuba confirmed talks with U.S. officials in Havana amid energy-blockade tensions.
Alejandro García del Toro, a Cuban Foreign Ministry official, said the talks were respectful.
The Cuban statement denied threats or deadlines from the U.S. delegation.
The Cuban government says ending the blockade is a top priority.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel is ready to defend itself.

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Cuba confirmed talks with U.S. officials in Havana amid energy-blockade tensions.
Alejandro García del Toro, a Cuban Foreign Ministry official, said the talks were respectful.
The Cuban statement denied threats or deadlines from the U.S. delegation.
The Cuban government says ending the blockade is a top priority.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel is ready to defend itself.