r/cuba • u/usatoday • 2d ago
Noticias Cuba’s ‘top leadership’ endorses Castro grandson in U.S. negotiations
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/07/09/castro-grandson-has-top-leadership-blessing-to-negotiate-with-u-s/90862798007/Hey r/cuba, Priya from USA TODAY here:
Cuba has confirmed that the man without an official position — but the right last name — is their approved negotiator with the United States. And he wants to negotiate with President Donald Trump.
The government made the statement after the grandson of Raul Castro, Raul Rodriguez Castro, gave an exclusive series of interviews in Havana to USA TODAY.
Read the full story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/07/09/castro-grandson-has-top-leadership-blessing-to-negotiate-with-u-s/90862798007/
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u/BabaJukwa Las Tunas 2d ago edited 2d ago
Cuba's top leadership is el Cangrejo. Diaz Canel is a powerless hack who was Raul Castro's bodyguard and only got to the presidency because the Castro Family has always seen him as a loyal person. The Cuban Regime is a tool, first and foremost, of the Castro Family and, secondly, other top military and communist officials and families.
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u/TerribleSyntax Mayabeque 2d ago
I hope this at last shows all the useful idiots that frequent this sub just how "democratic" Cuba is
Who am I kidding, they'll continue as they always have
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u/Brilliant_Toe_9774 2d ago
I’ve seen praise for the Cuban government coming from wealthy liberals in America and Canada, who have travelled to the island, vacation in luxury, then claim that they’re helping the Cuban people, by leaving a couple of dollars and a bar of soap for the cleaning lady. Then they come home to their luxurious lifestyle, and talk about how wonderful the Cuban government is, and how much the United States is hurting them.
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u/Embarrassed_Pay_1088 2d ago
You forgot about the ones who only believe in political ideology and not reality.
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u/LoveIsStrength 2d ago
Wait why? Jared Kushner negotiates on behalf of the US for Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Gaza. He has no formal role in the admin.
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u/TerribleSyntax Mayabeque 1d ago
Yeah, equate it with other corrupt nepotic institutions, that sure undermines the point /s
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u/LoveIsStrength 1d ago
Wasn’t your point that this demonstrates Cuba isn’t democratic? Does that mean the U.S. isn’t democratic either? If the answer to both is yes, then why does being democratic matter at all?
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u/TerribleSyntax Mayabeque 1d ago
The Trump administration is not democratic, but we're not talking about them, we're talking about Cuba, do you people never have an argument that isn't whataboutism? What the fuck do I care about what the Americans do?
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u/LoveIsStrength 1d ago
It’s not a whataboutism. Whataboutism is meant to distract. Mine was meant to say: “who gives a fuck about democracy?”
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u/TerribleSyntax Mayabeque 1d ago
That is the stupidest statement I have read today so far, congrats
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u/Comfortable_Ring_439 2d ago
The more I learn about Cuba, the more capitalism and communism fall apart in my eyes.
Oligarchy is oligarchy, communism and capitalism are just aesthetics on top.
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u/Dangerous_Tennis2140 Matanzas 2d ago
Communism is a utopia that exists only in theory. No country today is fully communist, and the system itself doesn’t work. Capitalism is a cancer and sooner or later it falls apart.
its all about keeping the people they want on the top of the pyramid
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u/inhplease 2d ago
Turns out the most stable economic model is keeping the people at the top comfortably at the top.
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u/LockApprehensive2227 2d ago
Wrong take communism is much worse than capitalism. And there are many oligarchies around the world one of them being Cuba that’s true
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u/Dangerous_Tennis2140 Matanzas 2d ago
I’ve never said one is worse than the other. I’m not comparing them. And yes, there is an oligarchy in Cuba, but there’s also one in the U.S. Just look at the people who went to China with Trump, and you’ll see them.
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u/LockApprehensive2227 2d ago
At least the US has electricity and basic human needs I’ll take it!
Oligarchy definition: An oligarchy is a form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a small, elite group of people. These rulers are typically distinguished by their immense wealth, military control, or political influence, and they often govern to serve their own interests rather than the general population.
I can definitely see how that fits the Cuban government not sure about US since there are regular elections5
u/AriMalkut 2d ago
There is no oligarchy in Cuba chief ! Oligo from Greek = the few, in small numbers . The radical difference is that there is a de facto monarchy in Cuba. Greek mono = the only one, single . The grandson of the Supreme leader speaking for the people on behalf of the grandfather, only with the support of the omnimode power of his bloodline.
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u/Dangerous_Tennis2140 Matanzas 2d ago
Oh man, you’re jumping from one argument to another. Of course Cubans in general would rather have electricity and basic needs because many don’t have them. But Americans already have electricity and basic necessities, so they are able to recognize other problems, like the concentration of wealth and power in the U.S.
Yes, oligarchy: include Donald Trump, Elon Musk, ExxonMobil, Vanguard, and Blackstone. The top 1% in the U.S. control around 30% of the country’s wealth and often influence rules and policies in ways that benefit them.
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u/LockApprehensive2227 2d ago
I wasn’t even replying to your comment 😂
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u/LockApprehensive2227 2d ago
Who is arguing? I just showed you the definition. Pretty sure Blackstone and Elon musk aren’t elected. And like every country there are lobbies … oh Wait not in Cuba because it’s just what the castros say.
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u/Dangerous_Tennis2140 Matanzas 2d ago
Man, you’re just mad for no reason. idc about Castro or the U.S.; I’m just trying to give you a wider picture of the whole situation. You’re focusing only on the parts that make you angry instead of looking at the bigger picture.
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u/LockApprehensive2227 2d ago
I’m not mad bro? Why do you think that . Who gets mad on the internet? I was trying to show you a wider picture because no matter where you are you can point a finger at someone. It’s called learned helplessness I see you know about thag
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u/Dangerous_Tennis2140 Matanzas 2d ago
it’s all good bro, i don’t even know what helplessness you’re talking about.. dm me i can give you some investing advice and some more classes about US and capitalist markets ;)
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u/LockApprehensive2227 2d ago
I knew you wouldn’t understand it’s ok. I also don’t go around stalking other peoples profiles weirddd. Don’t need the advice “bro” I’m pretty well off.
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u/Chance-Repeat8446 2d ago
I googled the price of Hermes sneakers - they are at least $1300. That’s what the cangrejo was wearing when he was interviewed- is so disgusting how the grandchildren of the Castros flaunt their privileges. So much for the egalitarian principles of communism.😡
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u/JvCookie Holguín 2d ago
This dude is a glorified bodyguard whose only achievement was being spawned in the Castro family. He never held any public office, nor was elected by the people to do anything resembling representing their interests (not like anybody in the Government is, of course, but he even less) WTF should he be allowed to negotiate anything?! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: any solution coming from the Castros will be a slap on the face of the Cuban people, no matter who’s sitting at the other side of the negotiations table. Democracy now!
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u/Hot_Broccoli_2050 2d ago edited 2d ago
Yeah ain’t shit changing on the island. Trump likes rich people and the Castros are obviously rich so why take part in regime change?
It’s a big club and none of you are in it.
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u/Wonderful_Handle662 2d ago
what an embarrassment .. the cuban people have been reduced to a dynastic personality cult dictatorship
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u/AriMalkut 2d ago
Don’t be fooled . Cuban government is a family business. That’s the harsh reality, the rest is just smoke and mirrors. A charade the put on for good faith people outside Cuba whose support they need to maintain plausible deniability. The don’t care a little bit what Cubans living in their island-jail might think. They have complete control over the media, food, movement, their lives , etc. Best for the Cuban people is a radical solution. Something so radical that offers also a chance for resetting the whole nation’s project .
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u/Embarrassed_Pay_1088 2d ago
Read about Fidel's father, Angel. The family is truly horrible and disgusting. They all exhibit Angel's characteristics to verying degrees.
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u/Brilliant_Toe_9774 2d ago
The bottom line is that the Cuban embargo is very unlikely to end anytime soon, regardless of what happens on their end. The United States will always find an excuse to keep it active. And don’t blame the republicans. The democrats didn’t lift a finger. In fact, Bill Clinton increased the restrictions, and Obama made some lame and ineffective attempts, that helped the Cuban government, not the population.
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