Cuba – USA: Raul Castro's grandson, negotiator or simple messenger facing Washington?

Author: Charly HessounPublished on: July 10, 2026Country: Cuba

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Cuba – USA: Raul Castro's grandson, negotiator or simple messenger facing Washington?

Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro, a 42-year-old colonel in Cuba's State Security and grandson of former president Raul Castro, stated in an interview with USA Today that he is open to negotiating with Donald Trump. Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz denied any internal division while confirming the existence of bilateral discussions. Rodriguez Castro, nicknamed 'El Cangrejo', is the only close family member not under US sanctions, allowing him to legally engage with Washington. He expressed willingness to discuss the release of political prisoners under certain conditions.

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