Summary
Many Cubans in Miami support President Donald Trump, as they hope his policies will lead to changes in Cuba. The Trump administration has increased pressure on Cuba by tightening an oil blockade and engaging in negotiations for regime change. Some worry Cuba might follow the same path as Venezuela, where initial optimism for democratic change led to differing outcomes.
Key Facts
- Ulises Perez is a Cuban Uber driver in Miami who listens to Cuban influencers and supports President Trump.
- President Trump has dismantled a Biden-era immigration program for Cubans.
- The Trump administration has imposed a strict oil blockade on Cuba.
- Blackouts in Cuba now last up to 15 hours due to energy shortages.
- The U.S. seeks to push Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel from power.
- Some experts compare Cuba's situation to Venezuela, where U.S. policy led to unexpected outcomes.
- U.S. special forces captured Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro earlier this year.
- The Trump administration's talks with Cuba include figures linked to the Castro family.
