Cuba rejects US discussions on regime change - Foreign ministry
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Cuba's Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío stated that Havana does not intend to discuss issues related to the country's political system or the presidency with the US, according to a Reuters report.
Firm stance on the issue of power
The Cuban side has clearly defined the limits of dialogue with Washington. According to Fernández de Cossío, any topics concerning the country's domestic political system are non‑negotiable.
"The political system of Cuba is not up for negotiation, and of course neither the president nor the position of any official in Cuba is subject to negotiation with the United States."
Reaction to rumors about a deal
Earlier, the media reported on possible negotiations between the US and Cuba, allegedly considering the option of an economic agreement.
It was speculated that sanctions relief could be tied to changes in the country's leadership.
However, Havana essentially dismissed such assumptions, emphasizing that conditions of that kind are not up for discussion.
What the parties are willing to discuss
At the same time, Cuba confirmed that contacts with the US side continue. As the Foreign Ministry representative noted, the parties can indeed discuss a number of complex but mutually important issues.
These include trade relations and financial claims, which remain the subject of negotiations between the two countries.
US President Donald Trump made a bold statement regarding Cuba. During a public address, he did not rule out the possibility of establishing control over the island, stressing that he has the necessary resources to influence the situation.
On March 16, a major failure occurred in Cuba's energy system, causing a nationwide blackout. This was the first large-scale power outage after oil supplies to the island effectively stopped.
