The Trump administration says it wants to remove Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel by the end of the year.So who is he? And why has Washington been trying to overthrow Cuba’s leaders for 65 years? Al Jazeera’s Marthe van der Wolf explains.Published On 18 Mar 2026
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WED · 2026-03-18 · 14:59 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0318-25723
NSR-2026-0318-25723News Report·EN·Diplomatic
Trump wants to overthrow the Cuban president
In March 2026, the Trump administration announced its goal to remove Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel from power by the end of the year. The announcement continues a long history of US efforts to oust Cuban leaders, spanning 65 years.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-18 · 14:59 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In March 2026, the Trump administration announced its goal to remove Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel from power by the end of the year. The announcement continues a long history of US efforts to oust Cuban leaders, spanning 65 years. The Al Jazeera report by Marthe van der Wolf seeks to explain who Diaz-Canel is and the historical context behind Washington's ongoing attempts to overthrow Cuban leadership. The report aims to provide clarity on the motivations and background surrounding the US policy towards Cuba.
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Al Jazeera’s Marthe van der Wolf explains [the situation].
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The Trump administration says it wants to remove Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel by the end of the year.
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Washington has been trying to overthrow Cuba’s leaders for 65 years.
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