00:00The United Nations has proposed a $94 million action plan to support crisis-hit Cuba,
00:06including measures to track fuel use and keep essential services running.
00:11The plan comes as the UN holds talks with Washington to allow fuel imports for humanitarian purposes.
00:20UN Coordinator in Cuba Francisco Pichon said a fuel traceability model is being put forward
00:27as a way to build trust and secure access to energy supplies.
00:32The talks follow a de facto oil blockade imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump in January,
00:37which has deepened Cuba's energy and economic crisis.
00:41Meanwhile, Cuban President Miguel DÃaz-Canel said discussions with Washington are at an early stage,
00:47with former leader Raul Castro also involved.
00:50The United States has demanded the release of political prisoners and economic reforms
00:55in exchange for easing sanctions.
00:57Trump has also openly spoken about regime change in Cuba,
01:01including raising the possibility of a friendly takeover of the island.
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