NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainAugust 1, 2026Miami-Dade
President Petro Proposes US-Cuba Dialogue During Final Official Visit
Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro visited Havana to meet with Miguel Díaz-Canel and advocate for a diplomatic dialogue between the United States and Cuba. Petro's visit serves as a final act of support for the island nation before his successor, Abelardo de la Espriella, takes office with plans to sever diplomatic ties.
Read the full story at Telemundo 51 Miami – MainWhy It Matters
The visit highlights a shift in Colombian foreign policy, as the incoming administration plans to close the Colombian embassy in Havana, reversing the current government's approach to Cuba.
Key Facts
- Gustavo Petro traveled to Havana for his final official trip as President of Colombia.
- Petro proposed a 'dialogue between civilizations' between the United States and Cuba to prevent potential military conflict.
- Incoming Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has announced plans to break diplomatic relations with Cuba and close the Colombian embassy in Havana.
- Petro met with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel during his visit.
- Petro previously visited Cuba in June 2023 for peace negotiations and in September 2023 for the G77 and China Summit.
- The Colombian government has previously sent humanitarian aid to Cuba to address the country's economic crisis.
- Petro has publicly criticized US sanctions and the oil embargo against Cuba.
Who's Mentioned
personMarco Rubio“U.S. Senator”personGustavo Petro“Outgoing President of Colombia”organizationG77“International coalition”personAbelardo de la Espriella“Incoming President of Colombia”locationFlorida“US state mentioned in context of potential dialogue”personMiguel Díaz-Canel“President of Cuba”organizationTelemundo 51“News outlet”organizationEjército de Liberación Nacional“Colombian rebel group”locationLa Habana“Capital of Cuba”personDonald Trump“Former U.S. President”