Summary
President Donald Trump said that Cuba is close to failing as a nation, partly due to the U.S. stopping the flow of resources from Venezuela to Cuba. The U.S. has a long history of opposing Cuba's communist government since 1959. Other countries, especially in Latin America, have shown minimal support for Cuba amid U.S. actions.
Key Facts
- President Trump stated that Cuba might fail soon, citing reduced support from Venezuela.
- The U.S. has opposed Cuba since its 1959 communist revolution.
- The Trump administration recently took action against Venezuela, which supports Cuba.
- Mexico has faced U.S. pressure and has stopped an oil shipment to Cuba.
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum claims Mexico supports Cuba but refers to oil shipment decisions as "sovereign."
- The U.S. embargo on Cuba has led to shortages of basic goods on the island.
- Many countries in Latin America and the Global South have not strongly opposed U.S. actions against Cuba.
