Humiliated by Iran, the US wants an easy scalp: keep your eyes on Cuba | Owen Jones
Summary
The United States government is focusing more attention on Cuba, accusing it of military threats and charging former Cuban leader Raúl Castro with serious crimes related to a 1996 incident. Economic sanctions and blockades have caused severe hardships in Cuba, and some U.S. officials suggest that Cuba could pose a growing military threat, though experts see this as unlikely.Key Facts
- U.S. Senator Marco Rubio expressed a desire to see Cuba’s communist government fall, but admitted a deal is unlikely.
- The U.S. has charged former Cuban president Raúl Castro with conspiracy and murder linked to the downing of two planes in 1996.
- The Trump administration claims Cuba has bought over 300 military drones to potentially attack the U.S. naval base at Guantánamo Bay.
- Cuba faces economic difficulties worsened by decades of U.S. sanctions and a recent oil blockade introduced by President Trump.
- The USS Nimitz aircraft carrier recently arrived in the Caribbean for military exercises near Cuba.
- Average Cuban monthly income is very low (around $16), while prices for essentials like fuel have greatly increased.
- Many Cuban citizens are exhausted by economic struggles and uncertain about who is responsible, whether the government or U.S. sanctions.
- Some U.S. officials believe increasing pressure might weaken the Cuban government enough to force change.
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