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Speculation is growing over Washington’s next geopolitical target as pressure mounts in the Caribbean. Recent remarks from President Donald Trump have fueled questions about whether Cuba could face direct U.S. action.
According to UNILAD, the developments follow a series of aggressive foreign policy decisions that have already reshaped multiple regions
Mounting pressure
The latest tensions come after the United States expanded military operations abroad, including recent involvement in Iran, as reported by UNILAD, citing multiple outlets.
Earlier this year, Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were captured and taken to the United States, where they face narcoterrorism conspiracy charges, marking a dramatic escalation in U.S. intervention.
Analysts say these moves reflect a broader strategy within Trump’s administration to confront long-standing adversaries using direct force.
Cuba is now increasingly being discussed as the next potential focus.
Fragile system
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, who took office in 2018, represents a shift in style but not in political direction. He remains aligned with the country’s state-controlled economic system established under the Castro leadership.
Unlike his predecessors, Díaz-Canel has adopted a more modern public image, though power structures within the country remain deeply rooted.
Experts note that removing him would not necessarily dismantle the broader political system, which is supported by entrenched institutions.
The United States has a long and complicated history with Cuba, including failed attempts at intervention and influence.
Signs of intent
According to the Daily Mail, a diplomat familiar with the situation said: “Trump will move ASAP. The social costs, like putting the people of Cuba under duress, have become too high.”
The same source claimed the president is “obsessed” with regime change in Cuba.
Trump himself added to speculation, telling reporters: “You know, all my life I’ve been hearing about the United States and Cuba. When will the United States do it?”
He added: “I do believe I’ll be … having the honour of taking Cuba. Whether I free it, take it – think I could do anything I want with it. You want to know the truth. They’re a very weakened nation right now.”
Growing instability
Cuba’s internal situation has worsened significantly in recent months. The loss of support from Venezuela has sharply reduced oil supplies, contributing to widespread blackouts and unrest.
Economic pressure has been intensified by U.S. sanctions, further straining the country’s infrastructure.
Professor William LeoGrande told Metro: “The Cuban government doesn’t have the hard currency to import spare parts or upgrade the plant or grid itself. It’s just a perfect storm of collapse.”
Despite this, Díaz-Canel has pushed back strongly, stating: “Only in this way can the fierce economic war be explained, which is applied as collective punishment against the entire people.
“In the face of the worst scenario, Cuba is accompanied by a certainty: any external aggressor will clash with an impregnable resistance.”
Sources: UNILAD, Reuters, Daily Mail, The New York Times, Metro
