You may have noticed President Donald Trump making significant moves to enhance the security of the United States. He has transformed the situation in Venezuela, which is no longer an antagonist and is now on a much better path as a potential partner in the Western Hemisphere.
This change has also impacted another adversary, Cuba, which was heavily reliant on Venezuelan oil. Trump has stated that this reliance is pushing the Cuban regime to the brink of collapse, claiming they are at “the end of the line.”
We may now be witnessing further evidence of this with recent developments in Cuba.
????? | #URGENTE TRUMP LO HIZO: El dictador comunista de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, admitió en conferencia de prensa que su régimen comenzó a negociar con el gobierno de Trump: "Funcionarios cubanos sostuvieron conversaciones con Estados Unidos para buscar soluciones". pic.twitter.com/xiGGAv9NZS
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Cuban leader Miguel Diaz-Canel confirmed Friday that Cuban officials recently held conversations with the U.S. government aimed at addressing long-standing differences between the two countries, though he cautioned that any potential agreement remains in the early stages.
“Cuban officials recently held conversations with officials from the U.S. government to look for solutions to the bilateral differences that exist,” Diaz-Canel said during a press conference Friday morning.
He also said the island nation was in big trouble because of a serious fuel shortage.
Diaz-Canel also acknowledged that Cuba is facing a severe fuel shortage that is affecting everyday life across the island.
“For three months, no fuel ships have arrived. We are working under very adverse conditions that are having an impact on the lives of all our people,” he said.
It’s quite remarkable that they are admitting this.
In addition to what Diaz-Canel stated, the government took another step that seemed aimed at appealing to the U.S. They announced that they would release 51 people from prison in response to pressure from the Trump administration for changes. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicated that this release will occur in the coming days and framed it as an act of goodwill. Although they did not specify which prisoners would be released, there are many political prisoners who ought to be freed — all of them should be released.
It’s historic that they have been compelled to the negotiating table. Reports suggest that the Trump administration was also in discussions with several individuals close to Cuba’s ultimate authority, Raúl Castro.
I expect Cuba to try and delay or stall somewhat, but they don’t have much time given their current situation, and they lack substantial bargaining power. Are we finally witnessing the beginning of the end of the Communist regime in Cuba after 67 years?
We appear to be moving in that direction, finally.
