Cuba's foreign minister Rodríguez said Cuba‑U.S. talks have shown "no progress", accusing U.S. officials of inconsistency and hostile public statements. He said Cuba will seek to avoid military escalation but will defend its independence and will act in self‑defense if attacked; a war between the two countries would produce a humanitarian disaster.

2026-05-29

Cuba's foreign minister Rodríguez said Cuba‑U.S. talks have shown "no progress", accusing U.S. officials of inconsistency and hostile public statements. He said Cuba will seek to avoid military escalation but will defend its independence and will act in self‑defense if attacked; a war between the two countries would produce a humanitarian disaster.