Cuban president says talks were held with US government to find solutions to problems given their severity and impact

Cuban President Miguel Díaz‑Canel confirmed that his government recently held talks with the United States to resolve bilateral differences, marking the first official acknowledgment of such speculation. He said the discussions aimed at solutions through dialogue, facilitated by international factors, but provided no further details. He also noted a three‑month halt in petroleum shipments due to a U.S. blockade and a massive blackout in the western region, despite Cuba producing 40% of its own petroleum and generating power locally.