Cuba denies security threat accusations as US raises pressure

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 2, 2026 at 09:38 AM

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In February 2026, Cuba rejected US accusations of posing a security threat and expressed readiness for constructive engagement with the United States. This comes amid heightened tensions following the abduction of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and increased US pressure on Cuba, including efforts to choke off its oil supplies. Cuba's Foreign Ministry called for dialogue and denied supporting terrorism. The US, under President Trump, has been intercepting Venezuelan oil tankers bound for Cuba and pressuring Mexico to halt oil supplies, potentially causing a humanitarian crisis. The US actions follow the toppling of Maduro, who was a key economic and security partner for Cuba.

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Mexico 40% Washington ×250% Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs 60% Havana ×360% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×470% Venezuela ×370% Donald Trump ×370% United States ×680% Cuba ×990%

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us-cuba relations 100% oil supplies 80% security threat 70% venezuela 70% constructive engagement 60% nicolas maduro 60% economic pressure 50% donald trump 50% humanitarian crisis 40%