Cuban President Holds Talks with US Democrats on Energy Crisis

(MENAFN) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel met with US Democratic representatives in Havana to address the ongoing energy crisis caused by Washington’s blockade of the island.

As stated by reports, Representatives Pramila Jayapal of Washington and Jonathan Jackson of Illinois also met with Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez and members of parliament during their five-day visit, which concluded Sunday.

Diaz-Canel wrote on the social media platform X: “Upon receiving U.S. congressmembers @RepJayapal and @rep_jackson, I denounced the criminal damage caused by the #blockade, particularly the consequences of the energy siege decreed by the current U.S. government and its threats of even more aggressive actions. I reiterated the willingness of our Government to sustain a serious and responsible bilateral dialogue and to find solutions to the existing differences.”

In a joint statement, the visiting lawmakers described US actions as creating “untold suffering,” adding, "This is cruel collective punishment — effectively an economic bombing of the infrastructure of the country — that has produced permanent damage. It must stop immediately."

During the visit, the representatives reported witnessing dire conditions, including premature infants at risk due to inoperative incubators, cancer patients unable to receive care, children missing school, water shortages, and a steep decline in food production.

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