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Sandro Castro, grandson of Fidel Castro, stated that the President of the United States, Donald Trump, is "an unpredictable person," amid the tension generated by recent statements from Washington regarding Cuba.
The statements were made during an interview on the Colombian program Red+ Noticias, where he reacted to Trump’s warning that Cuba “is next,” in a regional context marked by U.S. pressure and the recent detention of Nicolás Maduro on January 3rd.
In that context, Castro acknowledged without hesitation the existing concern. “Yes, of course it worries us, of course it worries us (...) there is a lot of tension, there is a lot of uncertainty (...) it is a moment that requires calm, we must have deep calm, we must have patience (...) and wait to see what happens, what unfolds,” he said.
The young man insisted that the goal should be to prevent an escalation of conflict. "We all wish for there to never be a war, for there to never be violence, and for things to be peaceful," he stated.
"Sometimes it threatens one day and then has a different opinion."
In evaluating Trump directly, Castro highlighted the changing nature of the American leader. “I think Trump is an unpredictable person (...) we have been observing him; sometimes he may make a threat one day and then have a different opinion the next,” he stated.
However, he nuanced the scope of those warnings and urged caution in interpreting them. “I do believe they should have taken it as a threat, but not a threat of war,” he explained.
In their opinion, the existence of contacts between both countries can help reduce tensions. "As long as there is dialogue and there is sovereignty, it eases the tensions towards what we do not want in the world... not only in Cuba or in your country, but everywhere, regarding this war and this violence," they added.
Without a connection to power and with expectations of change
In the same interview, Castro reiterated his distance from the core of power on the island, as he had already stated in previous statements about his lack of closeness to Raúl Castro. “As a young person, I lead my independent life, I'm working hard on my business, I can't respond to that because I would be lying,” he affirmed.
He also expressed his hope that relations between Cuba and the United States evolve towards a more favorable scenario for the population. "Our intention and will is for it to reach a good conclusion, my friend... it would mean well-being for Cubans," he said.
Despite the crisis the country is experiencing, he affirmed that his future remains on the island. “In Cuba, one hundred percent, I like being in my country (…) I have already survived, we have dealt with the difficulties, but I like my country,” he stated.
In a more relaxed tone, he even suggested how a direct meeting with Trump would go. "First, I would offer him a traditional drink from my country, a Cuba Libre or a mojito (...) and I would speak to him in a peaceful manner, so he can truly get to know my country, not with aggression, not with threats," he concluded.
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