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U.S.-Cuba Talks Progress, but Threat of Military Action Still Looms

Apr 20, 2026 | 22:25 GMT

A recent unannounced U.S. diplomatic visit to Havana bodes well for a deal that reduces tensions, but Washington's ongoing demands for political and economic reforms will sustain the risk of a U.S. military and/or law enforcement operation.

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