U.S. news media cited sources familiar with the matter, reporting that a U.S. State Department delegation visited Havana over the weekend—the first such visit since 2016.
U.S. officials urged Cuba to shift from socialism toward a market economy and compensate American citizens and businesses whose assets were seized in the 1960s. The United States called on Cuba to implement economic reforms, expand the private sector, attract foreign investment, and release political prisoners. According to The New York Times, U.S. officials also proposed introducing Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service into Cuba and allowing unrestricted connectivity.
The United States urged Havana to grant greater political freedoms, ultimately leading to "free and fair elections." One U.S. official stated, "The ruling elite on the island have only a narrow window of opportunity to enact key reforms supported by the U.S. before the situation deteriorates beyond reversal."
Michael Kozak, a senior U.S. State Department official, confirmed that the United States is pushing for "radical reforms" in Cuba. Recently, Trump, who had previously threatened invasion, has softened his stance, suggesting Washington might help Cuba address its economic crisis.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said the country is not afraid of war with the United States. He emphasized that Havana is willing to engage in dialogue—but only on equal and non-coercive terms.
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