"U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Monday at a news conference in the White House that I do believe I will be having the honor of taking Cuba. The remarks come amid the escalating war against Iran and tensions with Havana over the energy blockade against the island, which has not received a single drop of fuel for three months."
"The New York Times reported on Monday, shortly after the White House occupant's latest intentions became known, that negotiators sent by Washington have demanded that Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel leave power. From there, according to four anonymous sources cited by the newspaper, it would be up to the island's leaders to decide the next steps."
"Trump has repeatedly said that Cuba is a failed state, promised to exploit its dependence on Venezuelan fuel—the flow of which has been cut off following Nicolas Maduro's capture in January—and predicted that it is on the verge of collapse while encouraging economic reforms."
President Trump stated his intention to take control of Cuba, describing it as a failed and weakened state with no resources. US negotiators have reportedly demanded that Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel step down as a precondition for any deal. Cuba faces severe economic hardship, including a three-month fuel blockade and cut-off Venezuelan oil supplies following Nicolas Maduro's capture. Trump has characterized Cuba as on the verge of collapse and suggested taking it over in a friendly manner. The exact outcome of ongoing talks between Washington and Havana remains unclear, though Trump emphasizes any developments must serve US interests.
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