Miguel Díaz-Canel Offers Dialogue Following USA Oil Sanctions

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel offered to open a dialogue with the USA on any topic provided there are no preconditions, even as the island initiates a national defense plan against Washington's energy blockade.The White House maintains that secret negotiations are already occurring despite denials from Havana, which is currently facing a total fuel shortage and 60% blackout rates following the halt of Venezuelan oil supplies.While Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on any nation selling crude to the island, the USA is providing $6M in humanitarian aid through the Catholic Church to assist with recovery from Hurricane Melissa.