CIA Chief Ratcliffe Meets Cuban Interior Minister in Havana Amid Energy Crisis

Cuba said CIA Director John Ratcliffe led a U.S. delegation to Havana to meet with the Interior Ministry. In a televised statement, Havana said Cuba does not threaten U.S. security, denied hosting foreign bases or terrorists, and noted there are no legitimate reasons to add Cuba to the State Sponsors of Terrorism list. The meeting comes as Cuba faces a worsening energy crisis and as U.S.–Cuba tensions remain high, with Washington signaling openness to talks.