Posted 3/18/2024, 8:23:12 PM
Cuba Signals Openness to Talks with US on Rights Amid Calls for Change and Economic Crisis
- Cuban officials pushing buttons to get Biden administration's attention, offering talks on human rights amid protests over economic crisis
- Havana accusing US of interventionism and lack of concern over Cuban suffering
- Florida Republicans like María Elvira Salazar openly calling for regime change, crossing Cuba's red line
- Lingering "state sponsor of terror" designation by Trump frustrating Cuba as it deters investment and tourism
- Cuba now open to issue-specific talks with US after previously demanding holistic engagement, but sees little reciprocation of interest