Will the US force regime change in Cuba?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete February 3, 2026 at 07:53 PM

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In February 2026, the US president is intensifying a "maximum pressure campaign" on Cuba, exacerbating the island's economic struggles. The US has cut off Venezuelan oil exports to Cuba, leading to power outages and Cubans resorting to cooking with charcoal. The US president has threatened tariffs on countries that trade with Cuba, stating that Cuba will "fail" soon. The article explores whether Cuba's communist government can withstand this latest US effort to force regime change. Ed Augustin, an independent journalist, is interviewed in the episode. The podcast episode was produced by Al Jazeera.

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Al Jazeera 30% Ed Augustin 40% Venezuela 60% Donald Trump 80% Cuba ×4100% United States ×3100%

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us cuba relations 90% regime change 80% cuba 80% united states 70% economic pressure 70% venezuelan oil 60% communist government 50% tariffs 50% power blackouts 40%