US President Donald Trump has issued another warning to the government of Cuba, following Venezuela's leader Nicolás Maduro's ouster and the subsequent disruption of oil shipments to Havana. With this move, Trump is attempting to exert pressure on Cuba to change its policies before it's too late.
Cuba, which had been heavily reliant on Venezuelan oil, now finds itself cut off from these supplies as the US seizes tankers aimed at controlling Venezuela's oil production and distribution. This development comes after Maduro was ousted and Venezuela begins a new era of uncertainty.
Trump took to social media, stating that Cuba "long lived off" Venezuelan oil and money, receiving security in return, but "BUT NOT ANYMORE!" He warned that there would be no more oil or money going to Cuba - zero. Trump urged Cuba to make a deal before it's too late, but he did not specify what kind of agreement.
Cuba's president Miguel Díaz-Canel responded to Trump's statements, saying those who prioritize profit over human lives have no moral authority to point fingers at Cuba. The Cuban government also stated that 32 military personnel were killed during the recent US operation in Venezuela.
Trump further expressed his support for Venezuela, stating that it now has the United States' protection from "thugs and extortionists" who held them hostage for years. He even responded positively to a tweet suggesting Marco Rubio would be president of Cuba, saying it sounds good to him.
Trump's administration has taken an increasingly aggressive stance towards Cuba, which had been sustained by Venezuela's oil revenues. Life in Cuba was already challenging due to economic shortages and power blackouts before Maduro's ouster. The US has imposed draconian measures on Cuba, causing severe economic hardship that costs the country over $7.5 billion.
The situation remains tense as Trump warns Havana to make a deal with the US before it's too late. However, it is unclear what kind of agreement Trump is seeking and whether Cuba will be willing to negotiate under pressure from Washington.
Cuba, which had been heavily reliant on Venezuelan oil, now finds itself cut off from these supplies as the US seizes tankers aimed at controlling Venezuela's oil production and distribution. This development comes after Maduro was ousted and Venezuela begins a new era of uncertainty.
Trump took to social media, stating that Cuba "long lived off" Venezuelan oil and money, receiving security in return, but "BUT NOT ANYMORE!" He warned that there would be no more oil or money going to Cuba - zero. Trump urged Cuba to make a deal before it's too late, but he did not specify what kind of agreement.
Cuba's president Miguel Díaz-Canel responded to Trump's statements, saying those who prioritize profit over human lives have no moral authority to point fingers at Cuba. The Cuban government also stated that 32 military personnel were killed during the recent US operation in Venezuela.
Trump further expressed his support for Venezuela, stating that it now has the United States' protection from "thugs and extortionists" who held them hostage for years. He even responded positively to a tweet suggesting Marco Rubio would be president of Cuba, saying it sounds good to him.
Trump's administration has taken an increasingly aggressive stance towards Cuba, which had been sustained by Venezuela's oil revenues. Life in Cuba was already challenging due to economic shortages and power blackouts before Maduro's ouster. The US has imposed draconian measures on Cuba, causing severe economic hardship that costs the country over $7.5 billion.
The situation remains tense as Trump warns Havana to make a deal with the US before it's too late. However, it is unclear what kind of agreement Trump is seeking and whether Cuba will be willing to negotiate under pressure from Washington.
. Like, they're already struggling with shortages and power outages... adding more stress to the situation isn't gonna help anyone 
. And what's up with him trying to strong-arm them into making a deal? Can't he just chill for once 
? Trump's whole 'BUT NOT ANYMORE' vibe is super dramatic 
, it's like he's trying to be some kind of tough guy 
. Newsflash: Cuba has been through worse and they'll survive without US oil 
. And btw, 32 military personnel died in that recent US op? That's a big deal 
... shouldn't Trump be apologizing for that instead of threatening Cuba 
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The US is trying to squeeze Cuba 
! They're cutting off oil supplies 
and making life super tough 
, but now the US is all like "no more oil or money" 
. Cuban president Miguel Díaz-Canel was totally right 
, those who care about profits over people don't have a moral voice 
️ and it's getting super tense 
this is getting super stressful for cuba... they're already struggling with power outages & shortages, now they gotta deal with trump's threats? 
... what kind of deal is trump even expecting them to agree to? 
meanwhile marco rubio as president of cuba... yeah because that's exactly what we need more of 
Cuba's been relying on that Venezuelan oil for ages, and now he's just cutting them off cold turkey? Like, what's the plan here? Cuba's got economic shortages and power blackouts already, they don't need this stress 
. On one hand, I get why Trump is trying to exert some pressure on Cuba - they did rely heavily on Venezuelan oil, after all 
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. And then Trump goes and makes some pretty bold claims about Venezuela being under US protection... it sounds like he's more invested in regime change than actual human lives 
. It's not just about oil shipments or trade agreements - it's about people's lives 
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. But now that it's gone, things are about to get really tough 
. I'm talking severe economic hardship, power blackouts, and people struggling just to get by 
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. Trump's all like "Hey Cuba, make a deal before it's too late!" 
but what does that even look like? Is he talking about trade agreements or something? 
The thing is, Cuba needs this oil to survive and if they don't get it from the US, they're gonna have to find another way 
. And what about all those folks who are already struggling? Do we really need to make things worse? 
. Cuba has a lot to offer, and I'm sure there are ways we can work together without being so aggressive 
. And the US could learn a thing or two about empathy and understanding 
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The whole thing feels really unfair... Cuba's just trying to survive, and now Trump's throwing oil into the fire 
. What's next? Are they gonna cut off internet too? 
. And now they're saying 32 military personnel were killed in Venezuela btw that's a huge loss 
poor guyz. it's like trump thinks cuba's just gonna fold under pressure 
. And now they're being told to make deals with the US or face the consequences? It's like they have no choice but to negotiate 
Newsflash: it doesn't work that way 
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. Can't they just have a real conversation in person like normal people?