The Cuban government sought to present a united front after statements by Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, grandson of former leader Raúl Castro, who said he was ready to negotiate with US President Donald Trump . Although he holds no official position within the state, his remarks sparked speculation about possible divisions at the highest levels of Cuban power.
Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz rejected these interpretations, stating that all of Havana's diplomatic initiatives are coordinated and approved by the highest authorities in the country, including President Miguel Díaz-Canel. According to him, there is no division within the Cuban leadership regarding relations with the United States.
This clarification comes a few days after an interview given to USA Today by Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, nicknamed "El Cangrejo," in which he stated he could negotiate with anyone designated by Washington, including Donald Trump. He also mentioned the possibility of releasing political prisoners under certain conditions, while specifying that he held no official government position.
Despite exchanges between Cuban and American officials, Havana authorities acknowledge that no significant progress has been made in bilateral relations. This week, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez again denounced US sanctions and the embargo before the United Nations as human rights violations, while the United States rejected these accusations, attributing the island's energy difficulties to the Cuban government's management.
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