HAVANA — Cuba’s Communist Celebration has publicly backed Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, a grandson of former President Raúl Castro, as an middleman in diplomatic negotiations with america, amid inner criticism over his outstanding position and privileged way of life.
Elier Ramírez Cañedo, deputy head of the celebration’s Central Committee Ideological Division, confirmed the youthful Castro’s involvement in a social media put up, stating he’s taking part within the talks “by resolution of the nation’s highest management.”
Prime Minister Manuel Marrero bolstered the federal government’s place Friday on X, with out naming Rodríguez Castro straight. He mentioned talks with U.S. representatives purpose to resolve bilateral variations by means of dialogue, consistent with insurance policies set by President Miguel Díaz-Canel. Marrero’s message additionally referenced directions from “the military common,” an obvious nod to Raúl Castro, who retains vital affect regardless of holding no formal authorities or celebration put up.
Como ha expresado el Presidente @DiazCanelB, en correspondencia con la consistente política de la Revolución se han sostenido conversaciones con representantes del gobierno de EEUU, orientadas a buscar soluciones, por la vía del diálogo, a las diferencias bilaterales.
— Manuel Marrero Cruz (@MMarreroCruz) July 10, 2026
The endorsement follows controversy sparked by a USA In the present day profile of Rodríguez Castro, who is usually often known as “El Cangrejo.” The article portrayed him as groomed by his grandparents for a political position and described his entry to categorised experiences from Cuba’s Inside Ministry, armed forces and Overseas Ministry, which he mentioned he discusses day by day along with his grandfather.
Rodríguez Castro holds no formal diplomatic or political place in Díaz-Canel’s authorities. He has appeared on state tv and at official occasions, together with two key authorities conferences in March.
The event comes as Cuba seeks to ease tensions with Washington. Particulars of the negotiations stay restricted, with either side emphasizing dialogue on longstanding bilateral points.
