Rubio says Cuba needs to ‘get new people in charge’ as US ratchets pressure

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 17, 2026 at 09:48 PM

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The US government, led by President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio, is increasing pressure on Cuba, suggesting potential imminent action. Rubio stated Cuba needs "new people in charge" due to its struggling economy and political system. The US continues a de facto fuel embargo, threatening sanctions against countries supplying Cuba, exacerbating the island's economic crisis. While Cuba recently announced measures to allow exiles to invest in Cuban businesses, Rubio deemed it insufficient. Trump has hinted at taking action against Cuba soon, while reports suggest the US administration is calling for President Diaz-Canel's resignation.

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Communist party 30% Venezuela 40% Nicolás Maduro 50% Miguel Diaz-Canel 60% Donald Trump ×490% Marco Rubio ×390% United States ×4100% Cuba ×10100%

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us-cuba relations 90% political pressure 70% fuel embargo 70% economic crisis 60% regime change 60% donald trump 50% marco rubio 50% us foreign policy 40% miguel diaz-canel 40%

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