Can Cuba Survive Two More Years of Trump?
Summary
President Donald Trump said he would like to pursue action to change Cuba’s government before his term ends in January 2029 and said he would consider military force. Cuba’s ambassador to the United Nations condemned U.S. pressure, while Cuban officials blamed worsening conditions on U.S. restrictions on fuel shipments and the long-running sanctions campaign.Key Facts
- Trump said he wanted to “get Cuba done” before leaving office in January 2029.
- Trump said he would consider using military force to achieve his goal in Cuba.
- Trump named Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a key figure in his approach to Cuba.
- Cuban Ambassador to the United Nations Ernesto Soberón Guzmán said U.S. aggression against Cuba was unjustified and called for a respectful relationship between the countries.
- Soberón Guzmán said military action against Cuba would be an international crime.
- Cuban officials blame deteriorating conditions on U.S. restrictions on foreign fuel shipments and longstanding sanctions.
- Cuba has more than nine million people and depends on imported oil.
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