Daily brief
A high-level US delegation met with Cuban officials in Havana, with the US pressing for economic reforms and the release of high-profile political prisoners. Cuban officials described the talks as respectful and professional, while also calling for the lifting of the US energy blockade. The meeting comes as the US administration has increased pressure on the island nation.
Spain, Mexico and Brazil have called for respectful dialogue with Cuba and pledged increased aid, citing a humanitarian crisis (ongoing coverage).
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary