Academic Carlos Manuel Rodríguez Arechavaleta suggests that the influence of Castroism persists in recent US-Cuba negotiations. The potential involvement of Raúl Castro's relatives in these talks indicates a continuing patrimonialist approach within Cuban power structures. This raises concerns about transparency and the true nature of diplomatic efforts.

Para el académico de la Universidad Iberoamericana Carlos Manuel Rodríguez Arechavaleta, la sola posibilidad de que familiares de Raúl Castro aparezcan vinculados a estos acercamientos refleja la permanencia de una lógica patrimonialista dentro del poder cubano