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Trump Eyes Cuba Amid Renewed Push for U.S. Dominance

3/24/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump said on March 16 that he could "take" Cuba.
He argued Cuba is fragile due to the Trump administration's oil blockade.
The U.S. government reportedly seeks to replace President Miguel Díaz-Canel while keeping the Communist regime.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio supports this approach, emphasizing economic opportunities over political reform.
The administration's actions reversed Obama-era progress, renewing a push for U.S. dominance in Cuba.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said on March 16 that he could "take" Cuba.
He argued Cuba is fragile due to the Trump administration's oil blockade.
The U.S. government reportedly seeks to replace President Miguel Díaz-Canel while keeping the Communist regime.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio supports this approach, emphasizing economic opportunities over political reform.
The administration's actions reversed Obama-era progress, renewing a push for U.S. dominance in Cuba.