Cuba Says Trump Is Undermining U.S. Talks With War Threats, Offers Talks on Everything
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Updated · The New York Times · May 20
Cuba Says Trump Is Undermining U.S. Talks With War Threats, Offers Talks on Everything
2 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 20
Ernesto Soberón Guzmán said Cuba remains ready to negotiate with the United States on any issue, but accused the Trump administration of acting in bad faith.
The Cuban U.N. ambassador said repeated statements such as being "ready to take over Cuba" are poisoning trust and amount to warmongering rhetoric.
He said Washington is building pretexts for military aggression even as Havana seeks reciprocity and equality in talks.
The hourlong interview — the first on-the-record conversation in years between a sitting Cuban official and The New York Times — was meant to signal to Americans that Cuba still wants peace and cooperation despite rising U.S. pressure.
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