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Trump Threatens Action Against Cuba Amid Power Crisis

3/18/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric toward Cuba by saying he could do "anything I want" with the country.
He indicated that removing Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel is a key objective in talks aimed at improving U.S.-Cuba relations.
Cuba rejects external interference.
The White House has not clarified any legal grounds for potential intervention.
On March 16, Cuba's national electricity grid collapsed, leaving around 10 million people without power.

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U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric toward Cuba by saying he could do "anything I want" with the country.
He indicated that removing Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel is a key objective in talks aimed at improving U.S.-Cuba relations.
Cuba rejects external interference.
The White House has not clarified any legal grounds for potential intervention.
On March 16, Cuba's national electricity grid collapsed, leaving around 10 million people without power.