Raúl Castro's Grandson Says Cuba 'Represents No Threat' to U.S.

Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, grandson of former Cuban President Raúl Castro, has asserted that Cuba represents no threat to the United States' interests or national security. In an unusual interview with The National, an Emirati media outlet, Rodríguez Castro stressed Cuba's consistent readiness for a cordial, respectful, and civilized relationship with the U.S.

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Cuba and its revolutionary government have always been willing to maintain a cordial, respectful, civilized relationship. We continue to offer this civilized relationship, of respect and on equal terms, where we can discuss all matters of interest to both parties and reach agreements on matters where we have a similar vision, respecting our differences.

Rodríguez Castro, who holds no formal government or Communist Party positions, has emerged as a key contact between Havana and Washington. He reiterated Cuba's offer for a civilized relationship based on mutual respect and equality, where discussions could address shared interests and agreements could be reached while respecting differences. However, he noted the significant difficulty in fostering dialogue amidst a hostile environment characterized by coercive measures, threats, and imposed conditions.

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it is difficult any kind of conversation, discussion, negotiation or dialogue in a very hostile environment of coercive measures, threats and pretensions to conditioning and imposition.

He underscored that neither the Cuban government nor the Cuban people are willing to submit to any country, including the United States. Rodríguez Castro maintained that dialogue remains the most viable path for improving relations between Washington and Havana. His connections to Raúl Castro, the Ministry of the Interior, and the military's business conglomerate (Gaesa) place him in a pivotal role during a period of heightened U.S.-Cuba tensions.

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the government of his country and the dignity of the Cuban people are not willing to submit not only to the United States, but to any country in the world.