# US says it is open to talks with Cuba if it changes government

https://mins.news/en/item/71136

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-23 18:34 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/23/us-says-it-is-open-to-talks-with-cuba-if-it-changes-government?traffic_source=rss

> Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington is ready to help Cuba move towards new leadership if Havana pursues political reforms. His remarks followed Donald Trump’s description of Cuba as a “failed state” at the UN, which led the Cuban delegation to walk out. Cuban officials deny that talks are taking place.

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