Cuba denies ongoing or planned negotiations with the United States

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On September 7, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez announced that no negotiations or agendas were underway or planned between Cuba and the United States. Rodriguez stated that the U.S. trade embargo, which he described as a "genocidal" blockade, caused over $8.1 billion in economic damages in the last year, a 7 percent increase from 2024. The Cuban government attributed worsening nationwide blackouts and food spoilage to a Trump administration oil blockade that has significantly reduced energy output. While the U.S. maintains that sanctions are necessary to force political change, the United Nations has characterized the measures as a violation of international law.

Consequences

The continued energy siege is expected to increase financial losses for the Cuban economy in early 2026. Experts warn that the resulting degradation of water and electricity infrastructure creates a growing risk of disease outbreaks and intestinal illnesses on the island.

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