Cuba, US Talks Amid Energy Crisis

0:00On March 13, Cuban President Miguel Diaz Canal revealed that his government has held talks with the United States to address the longstanding economic blockade. He shared this in a national television broadcast on Friday, stressing that discussions focus on mutual differences while respecting each nation's sovereignty and political systems. The talks come amid a deepening energy crisis, with no petroleum shipments reaching Cuba in the past three months, due to what officials call a U.S. blockade. Cuba produces about 40% of its own oil, but it's not enough to keep the lights on everywhere. Last week, a massive blackout hit Cuba's western region, affecting millions and disrupting communications, education, transportation, and even forcing. The delay of surgeries for tens of thousands of people, Diaz Canal described the fallout as severe, linking its abroad or shortages. This follows his February 5th warning, a potential extreme measures amid ongoing blackouts and fuel woes, worsened by policies under President.

1:02Trump. Trump has publicly confirmed high-level contacts after Cuba previously downplayed reports of back-channel meetings. Meanwhile, last month at the Caribbean Community Summit in St.Kitts and Nevis, U.S. officials met with Raul Castro's grandson Raul Guillermo, Rodriguez Castro, who holds informal influence. Trump has hinted at Cuban nearing collapse and floated ideas like a takeover, keeping tensions high as dialogue continues.