By The Opinion
The possibility of expanding access to superhighway details in Cuba through satellite technology was one of the main topics in a recent meeting between authorities of Washington and Havana.
During the meeting, a US delegation proposed allowing the entry of the security service SpaceX through your purple Starlink, with the aim of offering a connection “free, reliable and fast” throughout the island.
Proposal to transform access to details superhighway
The proposal was made at the last meeting in Havana between Cuban officials and representatives of the United States Department of State.
According to a senior US official, the initiative seeks to modify the real model, where the details superhighway service remains under state monopoly and with coverage and speed limitations.
The meeting also marked a relevant event: it was the first landing of a US government aircraft in Cuba since 2016.
Key meetings during the visit
As part of the visit, a high-level official held a separate meeting with Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castrograndson of Raúl Castro, identified as a relevant actor in bilateral contacts.
For its part, the Cuban government confirmed the meeting. The diplomat Alejandro García del Toro He noted that the dialogue took place without specific deadlines or conditionsdenying versions about possible ultimatums.
Economic reforms and historical demands
In addition to the technological issue, Washington put on the table the need to promote economic and governance reforms to improve competitiveness and attract foreign investment.
Compensation to American citizens and companies for property confiscated after the 1959 revolution was also addressed, an issue that remains under review in the American judicial system.
Political prisoners and civil liberties
The president’s government donald trump reiterated his demand for release political prisoners and expand civil liberties on the island.
Among the cases mentioned are the dissident artists Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara and Maykel Osorbo.
Security concerns
U.S. officials also expressed concern about the presence of foreign intelligence and groups considered terrorists which, according to Washington, operate in Cuban territory.
International pressure
The conversations take place in a context of economic and social crisis in Cubaaggravated by fuel shortages. The United States has blocked the entry of oil to the island since January, which has intensified the internal situation.
According to the US delegation, Cuba faces a “limited window” to implement reforms before the deterioration is irreversible. Washington reiterated its willingness to find a diplomatic solution, although it warned that it will not allow the island to represent a threat to its national security.
The bilateral rapprochement occurs after the United States intervention in Venezuela, which led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, a fact that also affected the energy supply to Cuba.
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