Havana Talks Signal a Potential U.S.-Cuba Diplomatic Breakthrough

U.S. and Cuban officials held rare talks in Havana, signaling a diplomatic breakthrough as Washington pressed for democratic and economic reforms, floated Starlink internet restoration, and reiterated the goal of ending the embargo via compensation and political freedoms. The discussions included Raul Castro’s grandson and warned that Cuba faces economic collapse and regional security concerns near Florida if reforms stall, while avoiding direct threats and pursuing a diplomatic path forward.