Summary
President Donald Trump stated that Cuba's economy is struggling and may fail soon due to the U.S. capture of Venezuela's leader, Nicolás Maduro, which disrupted Cuba's oil supply from Venezuela. The Trump administration has focused on tough policies toward Cuba and is reportedly aiming to change the country's leadership.
Key Facts
- President Trump announced that Cuba's economy is at risk of failing soon.
- The capture of Venezuela's leader, Nicolás Maduro, has cut off Cuban oil supplies from Venezuela.
- Cuba previously received about a third of its oil from Venezuela.
- The Trump administration is considering actions against Cuba, aiming for leadership change.
- Mexican oil shipments to Cuba have also stopped amid U.S. pressure on Cuba.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the Cuban government as problematic.
- Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel stated that the U.S. lacks moral authority to impose a deal on Cuba.
- Reports suggest the U.S. seeks Cuba's leadership change and is finding allies within Havana.
