Raúl Castro’s grandson, Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, says he is open to negotiating with U.S. President Donald Trump, in what is described as his first U.S. news interview. NBC News reports that he tells USA Today that he is willing to pursue discussions about Cuba’s future with the Trump administration. The Toronto Sun similarly says he is prepared to talk with Trump as relations between the United States and Cuba deteriorate. According to the NBC account, USA Today’s reporting frames Rodríguez Castro as influential within Cuba’s leadership, with his comments signaling a potential willingness to engage despite heightened tensions.
The sources agree on the core points: Rodríguez Castro gave a first U.S. outlet interview, he publicly expressed openness to negotiations with Trump, and his statements come amid worsening U.S.-Cuba relations. The articles do not provide details on the substance of any proposed talks, timing, or specific policy changes, focusing instead on his readiness to engage and his role in Cuba’s internal political circle.
