{"id":18410,"date":"2026-10-29T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/?p=18410"},"modified":"2026-10-29T10:35:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T15:35:58","slug":"a-diplomatic-facilitator-panama-just-offered-to-host-us-cuba-talks-to-end-64-year-blockade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/politics-government\/a-diplomatic-facilitator-panama-just-offered-to-host-us-cuba-talks-to-end-64-year-blockade\/","title":{"rendered":"A Diplomatic Facilitator: Panama Just Offered to Host US\u2013Cuba Talks to End 64-Year Blockade"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Panama formally endorsed the United Nations resolution urging an end to the economic, commercial, and financial embargo against Cuba<\/a> on October 28, 2026. Ambassador Eloy Alfaro delivered the position before the General Assembly<\/a>, coupling support for the Cuba embargo resolution<\/a><\/strong> with a direct offer to host bilateral talks between Washington and Havana<\/a> on Panamanian soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The diplomatic intervention<\/a> framed Panama as a neutral facilitator<\/a>, not merely a voting member. Alfaro said the country stands ready to provide territory where respectful dialogue could narrow differences and advance a democratic transition benefiting the Cuban people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Panama
Panama Just Offered to Host US-Cuba Talks During UN Session.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Panama Offers Neutral Ground for US-Cuba Dialogue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alfaro’s remarks went beyond procedural support for the annual resolution. He proposed Panama as a venue where both governments could engage constructively, emphasizing that any progress toward democratization must emerge from direct conversation between the parties. The ambassador tied this offer to broader regional stability concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also addressed Cuban authorities directly, urging a commitment to strengthening democratic institutions, protecting human rights, and expanding citizen participation. The message balanced solidarity with the Cuban population against clear expectations for internal political reform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>
<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>
<\/path><\/g><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/div>
Ver esta publicaci\u00f3n en Instagram<\/div><\/div>
<\/div>
<\/div>
<\/div>
<\/div><\/div>
<\/div>
<\/div><\/div>
<\/div>
<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/a>

Una publicaci\u00f3n compartida por La Estrella de Panam\u00e1 (@laestrellaonline)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n