By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/cuban-government-says-cia-director-john-ratcliffe-met-with-officials-in-havana Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Cuban government says CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with officials in Havana World May 14, 2026 5:28 PM EDT HAVANA (AP) — The Cuban government said Thursday that CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with counterparts from the Ministry of the Interior during a high-level visit to the island. According to official reports, the meeting served as a platform for Cuba to present evidence asserting that the nation poses no threat to U.S. national security. An official statement noted that the meeeting "took place Thursday, May 14, against a backdrop of complex bilateral relations." The meeting was reportedly held to foster political dialogue between the two long-strained adversaries. This is a developing story and will be updated. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
HAVANA (AP) — The Cuban government said Thursday that CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with counterparts from the Ministry of the Interior during a high-level visit to the island. According to official reports, the meeting served as a platform for Cuba to present evidence asserting that the nation poses no threat to U.S. national security. An official statement noted that the meeeting "took place Thursday, May 14, against a backdrop of complex bilateral relations." The meeting was reportedly held to foster political dialogue between the two long-strained adversaries. This is a developing story and will be updated. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now