Cuba’s deputy foreign minister, Carlos Fernandez de Cossio, told newsmen on monday that the US government was aware that Cuba was “ready to have a serious, meaningful and responsible dialogue”.
De Cossio’s statement represents the first hint from Havana that it is in contact with Washington, as tensions flared in recent weeks amid Trump’s threats against the Cuban government in the aftermath of the US military’s abduction of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro
He also said that certain issues are off the table for Cuba, including the country’s constitution, economy, and its socialist system of government.
Meanwhile, Trump reverted to issuing threats to Havana,on Monday, announcing at the White House that Mexico “is going to cease” sending oil to Cuba, a move that could starve the country of its energy needs.
