G7 Presses Cuba on Democratic Reforms, Detainee Release; Backs Venezuela Talks

The G7 issued a statement demanding democratic reforms and the release of arbitrarily detained individuals in Cuba, while also expressing support for Venezuela's reconciliation negotiations and linking them to economic recovery. This marks a coordinated Western push on both countries, though the statement's practical leverage is limited. The linkage of Venezuela talks to economic recovery suggests a potential conditionality that could affect sanctions policy.

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