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Cuba's President Says No Current Talks with the US After Trump Threatens It

Cuban President Díaz-Canel rejects negotiations with the U.S. beyond migration talks, citing need for respect of sovereignty and international law amid heightened tensions.

  • On Monday, Cuban President Miguel Díaz‑Canel said his administration is not in talks with the U.S. government, limiting engagements to technical migration contacts.
  • President Donald Trump on Sunday posted urging Cuba to `make a deal, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE`, following the U.S. attack on Jan. 3, though he did not specify what deal meant.
  • Sanctions and oil flows indicate Cuba received 35,000 barrels daily from Venezuela, plus 5,500 from Mexico and roughly 7,500 from Russia, while U.S. sanctions cost more than $7.5 billion.
  • Setting conditions, Díaz‑Canel argued relations must follow international law, reiterating dialogue depends on sovereign equality and mutual respect.
  • Analysts cautioned the situation is `very sad and concerning`, with Andy S. Gómez seeing no outreach now and Díaz‑Canel buying time for the inner circle's next steps.
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The President of Cuba, Miguel D az-Canel, neg who are in talks with the US as suggested yesterday Trump without giving any more details.

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Díaz-Canel said his government is willing to "sustain a serious and responsible dialogue" with the current Trump administration

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Cuban President Díaz-Canel stands ready for "a serious and responsible dialogue on the basis of sovereign equality, mutual respect and the principles of international law" Sheinbaum maintains "very good conversation" with Trump and emphasizes "respect

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After the attack on Venezuela, Donald Trump threatened Cuba with consequences. The US conducted talks, Trump claims. Cuba's president rejects this.

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Since the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Donald Trump has multiplied the threats against Cuba, an economic and ideological ally of Venezuela.

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La Presse broke the news in Montreal, Canada on Monday, January 12, 2026.
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