Diplomatic relations between Washington and Havana have unexpectedly gained new momentum after a decade-long freeze. According to Axios, a US State Department delegation made an official visit to the island on April 10, marking the first such event since Barack Obama's historic trip. The American government plane, which landed at Havana airport, marked a potential diplomatic breakthrough in relations between the two countries, which have long been locked in a bitter standoff. During the visit, American representatives held a series of meetings with high-ranking Cuban officials, including the presence of Raúl Rodríguez Castro, grandson of the country's longtime leader, highlighting the high level and seriousness of the consultations.

The main agenda of the talks focused on the American side's demands for the Cuban leadership to undertake deep political and economic reforms. Washington insists on expanding civil liberties and liberalizing the island's economy, making this a condition for further normalization of relations. In response, the White House expressed its willingness to discuss an economic aid package, which could include a significant easing of the long-standing trade embargo. One of the most significant and technologically advanced topics of discussion was the possibility of providing Cuba with access to the global Starlink satellite network, which could radically change the island's internet situation and symbolize a new stage of technological cooperation.