US EditionCuban diplomat denies that releasing political prisoners is part of US negotiations
Cuban officials said the talks also covered compensation for 100,000s of claims and broader economic relief, while Havana rejected U.S. demands on detainees.
- On Thursday, Cuban Ambassador Ernesto Sober Guzm asserted that Havana will not abide by American "ultimatums" to release political prisoners, while asserting leaders are "preparing for all scenarios" if President Donald Trump makes good on threats to intervene.
- The longtime adversaries held discussions in Havana this month for the first time in a decade, involving deputy foreign minister level for Cubans and undersecretary level for The Americans.
- Proposals to compensate Cuban Americans for property seized after Fidel Castro took power in 1959 were discussed, and Guzm noted Havana is receptive if accompanied by reciprocal embargo relief.
- Tensions between the two countries increased due to an American energy blockade straining the Caribbean country, while President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on nations supplying oil to Cuba.
- While seeking a "new approach" to relations between Americans and Cubans, Guzm stated Trump's foreign policy approach has put them on high alert, though they remain open to successful dialogue.
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Havana does not comply with U.S. 'ultim tum' to release political prisoners as part of talks, affirming today a Cuban diplom tico.
The Cuban regime will not comply with the US ultimatum to release political prisoners, says its ambassador to the UN, who emphasizes that Havana is "preparing for all scenarios."
Havana will not comply with any American "ultimate" to release political prisoners as part of the new negotiations, said today a Cuban diplomat, adding that the leaders are "ready for all scenarios".
Havana will not abide by any U.S. “ultimatum” to free political prisoners as part of new talks, said a Cuban diplomat on Thursday, while assuring that leaders are “preparing for all scenarios” if U.S. President Donald Trump fulfills his threats to intervene in the island nation.
The Cuban regime refused to release political prisoners as a negotiating condition. The U.S. warned that Cuba has a small window to make a deal.
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