- Raul Castro’s grandson surprised observers by saying he’d be open to talks with Trump — though he holds no government post, and the comment stirred speculation about splits in Cuba’s leadership.
- Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz pushed back, saying there are no divisions and that any talks with the U.S. have the full backing of President Miguel Díaz‑Canel and the Army General.
- The row spilled into the U.N., where Cuba called the U.S. embargo “collective punishment” and most countries urged an end to the blockade, while the U.S. ambassador blamed Cuba for its electricity shortages.
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