Axios cites administration official describing contacts as “discussions about the future,” not formal negotiations.
By yourNEWS Media Newsroom
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been holding secret talks with Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro, the grandson of former Cuban leader Raul Castro, according to a report published Wednesday.
Citing individuals familiar with the matter, Axios reported that the discussions have taken place privately. A senior Trump administration official told the outlet, “I wouldn’t call these ‘negotiations’ as much as ‘discussions’ about the future,” characterizing the nature of the engagement.
Reuters said it could not immediately verify the report. The U.S. State Department did not respond to a request for comment.
The reported contacts come amid ongoing tensions between Washington and Havana, though no details were provided regarding the substance, location or frequency of the discussions.
It remains unclear whether the talks represent a shift in U.S.-Cuba policy or are exploratory in nature. Neither Rubio nor representatives connected to Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro have publicly commented on the report.
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