Latin America
As Rubio turns into punisher, Cubans wary of final blow
Despite talk of agreements, the Trump policy now appears bent on breaking the island while offering it 'aid'
May 12, 2026
Despite talk of agreements, the Trump policy now appears bent on breaking the island while offering it 'aid'
By 51-47 vote, Senate blocks debate due to 'U.S. troops not being engaged in hostilities,' despite ongoing blockade.
Trump wants something that the government in Havana is just not willing to give
Talks in Havana are starting to deliver results even as Washington prepares for the possibility of war
'There were sobering lessons,' JFK said after the failed invasion of Cuba in 1961. There is still time for the current president to learn them.
Reports suggest Trump may be laying the groundwork. Meanwhile, he said this week that ‘we may stop by' the island 'after we’re finished with’ Iran.
