CIA Director Met with Cuban Authorities in Havana
Cuban authorities apparently sought to convince the CIA director that they do not pose a threat to US national security.
TL;DR
- CIA Director John Ratcliffe led a US delegation to Havana for a meeting with Cuban officials.
- The meeting was approved by the Cuban government at the request of the US.
- Cuba aimed to demonstrate it does not pose a threat to US national security or justify being on the state sponsors of terrorism list.
- The US has recently tightened sanctions on Cuba, including an oil embargo.
- Despite tensions, diplomatic talks between the two countries continue.