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The Permanent Representative of Cuba to the United Nations, Ernesto Soberón Guzmán, described this Wednesday as “speculation” the reports regarding supposed contacts between the U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, and Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, the grandson of Raúl Castro, known as “El Cangrejo.”
"Those same outlets later say they have no confirmation of what they are publishing. Therefore, to me, this sounds like speculation. I base my statements on facts," said the Cuban diplomat to EFE.
The statement arrives in a context of growing anticipation following reports from Axios and Miami Herald, which indicate the beginning of discussions between Rubio and El Cangrejo regarding a possible transition in Cuba.
The diplomat reiterated that Cuba is "willing to engage in dialogue based on mutual respect, equality of conditions, respect for sovereignty, respect for independence, and non-interference in the internal affairs of countries."
"We do not impose conditions on anyone, but we also do not accept that conditions are imposed on us," he said. "History has taught us that dialogue works when it is based on equality and mutual respect, not when there are pressures or impositions," he added.
The statements by Soberón are the first from the Cuban government regarding this sensitive issue. The Presidency of the Republic of Cuba has not officially commented on the alleged ongoing dialogue between Rubio and the grandson of the Army General.
Despite various international sources confirming that contacts have begun to address the political future of the Island, the official accounts of the Cuban government have chosen silence.
In recent hours, the Presidency has released content related to Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez's visit to Russia, institutional messages from the Ministry of Public Health, and the program for the installation of photovoltaic solar systems to alleviate the energy crisis.
This Wednesday, the official communicator Pedro Jorge Velázquez, known as "El Necio," called for an "urgent clarification" from the Cuban authorities. The activist aligned with the government’s rhetoric warned that, beyond the content of any potential dialogue, institutional silence could lead to sensitive political interpretations. There was no response from the Presidency to his request.
On social media, expectations continue to rise following reports that discussions have already begun between representatives of Cuba and the United States.
Comments point to an alleged "fear in the upper echelons of the Cuban government" and possible internal tensions within the Communist Party of Cuba. Other messages question the role of President Miguel Díaz-Canel, whom some users describe as subordinate to the figure of Raúl Castro.
So far, neither the Cuban Presidency nor the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued an official statement to clarify the scope or the veracity of the alleged contacts.
The representative of Cuba to the UN has been the only voice from the government to address the issue. Soberón insists that it is merely "speculation."
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