U.S. and Cuba diplomatic push

The meeting included representatives from the State Department and the grandson of Raúl Castro, signaling a high-level engagement between the two nations.

U.S. officials urged Cuba to implement meaningful reforms to address its severe economic crisis and warned of the risks of continued repression.

The delegation also offered technical assistance to improve digital connectivity for ordinary Cuban citizens.

This diplomatic opening comes even as President Trump has previously threatened to intervene in Cuba, highlighting a complex and often contradictory approach to the island nation.