A senior Cuban diplomat tells The Associated Press that Cuba is open to dialogue with the United States if certain criteria are met. Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío says Cuba is ready for informal talks to ensure respectful coexistence despite differences. However, Cuba's constitution, economy, and socialist system are off the table. The island faces an economic crisis, blackouts and disrupted oil shipments from Venezuela due to U.S. actions. President Donald Trump recently imposed tariffs and called Cuba a “failing nation.” Meanwhile, the U.S. ambassador to Cuba faces mixed reactions from locals during his visits.
