Trending Now - Cuban President Confirms Recent Talks With U.S.

WHO:

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel

Raúl Castro, former president of Cuba

Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, grandson of Raúl Castro

Donald Trump, President of the United States

WHAT:

Talks were held between Cuba and the United States.

The purpose of the talks was to identify bilateral problems that need solutions.

No petroleum shipments have arrived in Cuba in the past three months.

Tens of thousands of people in Cuba are waiting for surgeries that cannot be performed due to lack of electricity.

Cuba produces 40% of its petroleum.

WHERE:

Cuba

Havana

WHEN:

The talks were confirmed on March 13th, 2026.

The massive blackout in Cuba occurred on March 6th, 2026.

The U.S. operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro occurred earlier in 2026.

WHY:

The talks were prompted by an economic crisis in Cuba and intense pressure from Trump.

The lack of fuel and energy blockade imposed by the United States has worsened the situation in Cuba.

HOW:

The talks were facilitated by international factors, although specifics were not provided.

Díaz-Canel emphasized the need for a sensitive approach to the talks, focusing on equality and respect for political systems.

(UPDATED March 13, 2026 15:10 UTC)

Today, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, former President Raúl Castro, his grandson Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, and President Trump held talks in Havana aimed at addressing the pressing bilateral issues between the two nations. The discussions come in the wake of a severe economic crisis in Cuba, where a massive blackout has left tens of thousands waiting for surgeries and no petroleum shipments have arrived in the past three months. Díaz-Canel highlighted the importance of approaching these talks with sensitivity, equality, and respect for each country's political system.