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U.S. Military Buildup Sparks Cuba-Venezuela Power Talks

12/6/2025

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U.S. pressure on Venezuela has prompted Cuba–U.S. discussions about a post-Maduro future.
Sources indicate Cuban regime elements initiated contact with the United States on this scenario.
Cuba condemned the U.S. military buildup as an "exaggerated and aggressive" threat.
The United States has deployed significant assets, including the Gerald Ford aircraft carrier strike group.
In a recent call, Maduro expressed willingness to leave power if granted legal amnesty and sanctions relief.

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Story summary

U.S. pressure on Venezuela has prompted Cuba–U.S. discussions about a post-Maduro future.
Sources indicate Cuban regime elements initiated contact with the United States on this scenario.
Cuba condemned the U.S. military buildup as an "exaggerated and aggressive" threat.
The United States has deployed significant assets, including the Gerald Ford aircraft carrier strike group.
In a recent call, Maduro expressed willingness to leave power if granted legal amnesty and sanctions relief.