Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez says negotiations between Cuba and the United States are at a standstill. He makes the statement despite Cuba recently approving a package of free-market reforms. Rodríguez says the reforms were not raised or discussed in earlier bilateral talks, and he presents them as separate from the current lack of progress. The announcement also comes as the United States has taken new steps affecting Cuba’s leadership and economy. PBS reports that earlier this month the U.S. imposed fresh sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, other officials, and companies tied to Cuba’s strained economic conditions. In response to the broader dispute, Rodríguez announces that Cuba will push for a United Nations debate on the U.S. oil embargo. The announced UN action is intended to address the sanctions and restrictions that Cuba says hinder its ability to secure energy and sustain economic activity. Overall, the reporting describes continued diplomatic friction and emphasizes that the newly announced market-oriented measures have not translated into renewed momentum in talks with Washington.
Cuba says U.S. talks are stalled and announces UN debate on oil embargo
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez says negotiations between Cuba and the United States are at a standstill. He makes the statement despite Cuba recently approving a package of free-market reforms...
- Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez says talks with the United States are at a standstill.
- Cuba recently approved free-market reforms, but Rodríguez says they were not discussed in prior U.S.-Cuba talks.
- The United States recently imposed new sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, other officials, and key companies.
- Rodríguez announces Cuba will seek a United Nations debate on the U.S. oil embargo.
- The reports present an ongoing lack of bilateral progress alongside continuing economic and sanctions-related measures.
Earlier this month, the U.S. slapped new sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz Canel and other officials, as well as on companies key to the island's crumbling economy.
1 month agoCuba's foreign minister says talks between Cuba and the U.S. are at a standstill despite the island recently approving a series of free-market reforms
1 month agoHAVANA (AP) — Talks between Cuba and the U.S. are at a standstill, despite the island recently approving a series of free-market reforms, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez announced Tuesday. He noted that the newly unveiled reforms were neither mentioned nor discussed in earlier talks between the two nations. “The recently announced (measures) are a […]
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