Cuban dictator to deliver special national message tomorrow morning amidst protests

Trump gave him an offer he couldn't refuse? Or perhaps some carrots. Or both.

Trump: "We can do this the easy way or the hard way. I dont think you will like the hard way."

This better be a helluva speech.

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Seems like an odd time of day for a national broadcast from El Dictador.

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Probably boarding a plane to South America. His speech will be “adios”.

Google summarization fro. The guardian.

On March 13, 2026, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed in a broadcast on national television that his administration has held recent talks with the United States to address severe bilateral differences.

Key points from his message, delivered amid a severe economic crisis and mounting pressure from the U.S., include:

Talks with the U.S.: Díaz-Canel confirmed that conversations have taken place with the U.S. government to find solutions to problems, characterizing them as a "highly sensitive process" intended to move away from confrontation.


Defense of Sovereignty: He maintained that dialogues must be based on equality, respect for Cuba's sovereignty, and political system.


Lifting the Blockade: Díaz-Canel called on the U.S. government to lift the blockade against Cuba, arguing that no state has the right to subdue another.


Economic Crisis: The message comes during a time of immense pressure, including a massive blackout that affected the western region of Cuba last week, which he noted has severely impacted power, transportation, and healthcare.


Defense of Government: He argued that the U.S. uses the blockade to force the Cuban people to turn against their government, calling this a "perverse strategy".

Can we get translation for the bottom line narrative?

Looks like the same old banter from Cuba

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arguing that no state has the right to subdue another.

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The US doesn't owe Cuba jack shite...