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'
Trump wants to make a deal, plus the secretary may not want to be face of crisis if the government there collapses
The US president wants to talk and so does Havana. They both have things the other needs and we all want to avoid a hostile overthrow.
The timing of his decision to lift the terror designation looks like mere nose-thumbing at Trump, though it may help Havana more than you think
