Tensions Thaw: U.S.-Cuba Communications on the Rise

Cuba and the United States are engaging in informal exchanges, as stated by Cuban diplomat Carlos Fernandez de Cossio to Reuters. While these communications have not developed into a formal dialogue, they mark an important step amidst ongoing tensions between the two nations.

De Cossio's comments signify the first acknowledgment from Cuba of ongoing conversations with the U.S., though limited. This revelation followed the recent uptick in strains after the U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, a close Cuban ally.

President Donald Trump announced talks with senior Cuban officials during a press briefing at his Mar-a-Lago estate, expressing optimism for a potential agreement, despite his recent characterisation of Cuba as a threat to U.S. security.