Cuba Halts U.S. Talks Amid Economic Shifts | Roanoke News

Cuba’s foreign minister Bruno Rodríguez just dropped a bombshell: U.S. talks are on pause — right after Cuba rolled out sweeping free-market reforms, including private banks and expanded business freedoms, which the U.S. responded to with new sanctions. Rodríguez made it clear these economic moves are Cuba’s sovereign decision, not up for U.S. approval — and slammed Washington for hypocrisy, calling its actions “aggressive” despite diplomatic niceties. With a U.N. debate on the energy embargo looming, Rodríguez warned the blockade threatens Cubans’ survival, while firmly rejecting the notion that Cuba is a threat — calling it a major military power. The sanctions, he says, are fueling blackouts and shortages — and Cuba won’t back down. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bf475caf1820ac3f