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Trump's Strategy Aims to Reform Cuba Without Overthrowing Díaz-Canel

4/13/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump pursues a strategy to remove President Miguel Díaz-Canel of Cuba through negotiations aimed at preserving the Communist government while allowing reforms.
U.S. officials view Díaz-Canel as a hard-liner who blocks changes.
The United States is not targeting the Castro family, which remains influential.
If successful, the strategy would mark a significant political shift in Cuba and give Trump a symbolic victory.

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U.S. President Donald Trump pursues a strategy to remove President Miguel Díaz-Canel of Cuba through negotiations aimed at preserving the Communist government while allowing reforms.
U.S. officials view Díaz-Canel as a hard-liner who blocks changes.
The United States is not targeting the Castro family, which remains influential.
If successful, the strategy would mark a significant political shift in Cuba and give Trump a symbolic victory.