Trump Administration Seeks to Remove Cuba’s President From Power During Negotiations

The United States has told Cuba that for meaningful progress to be made in negotiations, President Miguel Díaz-Canel must step down, said people familiar with the talks.

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Trump Administration Seeks to Remove Cuba’s President From Power During Negotiations

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