Is Cuba next?

古巴是否是下一个?

The Global Story

2026-01-26

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The US and Cuba have for decades had a troubled relationship, with the former imposing sanctions and travel restrictions on its close Caribbean neighbour. Now, in its attack on Venezuela, and the capture of president Nicolas Maduro, the US has dealt Cuba a blow so significant that President Trump has warned the socialist state is, “ready to fall”. Today, BBC Central America and Cuba correspondent Will Grant explains the deeply intertwined relationship between Venezuela and Cuba, and how Havana’s government plans to stand up to Trump. Producers: Hannah Moore and Xandra Ellin Executive producer: James Shield Mix: Travis Evans Senior news editor: China Collins Photo: Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel speaks during an event in support of Venezuela in Havana. Credit: Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA/Shutterstock.
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  • Before the desk had even settled on Venezuela and the United States' surprise capture of Maduro,

  • President Trump began setting his sights on another target.

  • President Trump issued a warning to Cuba, a close ally of Venezuela,

  • that it is now cut off from Venezuelan oil shipments.

  • Writing in a post on true social, the US president says,

  • Cuba lived for many years on large amounts of oil and money from Venezuela.

  • There will be no more oil or money going to Cuba, zero.

  • I strongly suggest they make a deal before it is too late.

  • Cuba.

  • one of the US's closest neighbors and one of Venezuela's closest allies.