Top Cuban Official Reacts to US Pressure in Rare Interview

Amanpour

CNN

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4.1 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 7 February 2026

⏱️ 41 minutes

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The United States is intensifying its focus on Cuba, after removing its ally Nicolas Maduro from Venezuela. Can Havana withstand the pressure? Bianna Golodryga speaks to Cuba's deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio in a rare interview from Havana. And, the Brazilian film dazzling critics: "The Secret Agent." Oscar-nominated Wagner Moura and director Kleber Mendonca Filho join the program from New York. Then, a troubling report on the African men Russia is funneling to the frontlines in Ukraine. Plus, "Mr. Nobody Against Putin"...the Oscar-nominated documentary about a Russian teacher who caught on video the Kremlin propaganda aimed at children. And from the archives, Christiane's 1988 trip to meet the singers vying to perform at the Calgary Opening Ceremonies. Air date: February 7, 2026 Guests: Carlos Fernández de Cossío David Borenstein Wagner Moura & Kleber Mendonça Filho Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:02.0	It's a failed nation and they're not getting any money from Venezuela.
1:06.0	As Washington piles pressure onto Cuba and its already struggling economy is regime change
1:12.9	on the cards.
1:14.2	My exclusive interview with Cuba's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs from Havana.
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