Trump says regime change in Cuba is ‘question of time’ after Iran

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 5, 2026 at 11:37 PM

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In March 2026, President Donald Trump stated that regime change in Cuba is a matter of time, potentially following US action against Iran. Speaking at the White House, Trump praised Secretary of State Marco Rubio's work on Cuba, where the administration has been tightening economic sanctions. Trump's administration has been increasing economic pressure on Cuba with the goal of overthrowing its communist government. He has previously threatened to cut off Venezuela's oil supply to Cuba. Trump has expressed willingness to use military force to advance his global priorities, including in Latin America, despite international law constraints.

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Inter Miami 30% Havana 40% Venezuela ×240% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) 40% Marco Rubio 50% United States ×570% Iran ×370% Cuba ×680% Donald Trump ×790%

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cuba 100% trump administration 90% regime change 90% us sanctions 80% economic pressure 70% overthrowing government 70% military intervention 60% iran 60% latin america 50% international law 40%