Díaz-Canel defies U.S. threats

Díaz-Canel’s comments on NBC’s Meet the Press come as the Trump administration increases pressure on Havana while remaining distracted by the war in Iran.

He described a potential U.S. invasion as a 'costly' mistake that would destabilize regional security.

While expressing openness to dialogue, the President refused to commit to releasing political prisoners or holding multi-party elections.

The standoff highlights the deepening rift between the two nations as the U.S. maintains a strict oil blockade on the island.