Cuba, US in Talks to Ease Blockade

0:00On March 13, Cuban President Miguel de Ascanel revealed that his government has been in discussions with the United States to address the long-standing economic blockade on the island. These conversations focus on easing tensions between the two countries through open channels. The announcement comes during Cuba's worst economic slump in decades marked by widespread power outages and fuel shortages that have hit daily life, hard. Here this year, on February 5, de Ascanel had warned of tough steps ahead if conditions didn't improve pointing fingers at stricter U.S. policies under former President Donald Trump. As talks continue amid these challenges, both sides appear open to more dialogue to find common ground.