If Cuba falls, the Global South is to blame, too

In January 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump predicted Cuba's imminent collapse, citing the end of Venezuelan oil support as a key factor. This statement follows the U.S. government's abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro earlier in the month. The article claims that the U.S. has been trying to destabilize Cuba for 67 years, since the 1959 revolution. Despite this threat, Cuba's allies, including Mexico under President Claudia Sheinbaum, have offered only superficial support. The author suggests that the lack of substantial assistance from the Global South contributes to Cuba's vulnerability in the face of increasing U.S. pressure. The article was published on Al Jazeera on January 29, 2026.

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