Washington, United States, Feb 27, 2026 (AFP) - Trump says US discussing 'friendly takeover' of Cuba

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2026-02-27

President Donald Trump on Friday suggested a "friendly takeover" of communist-led Cuba, with tensions high between Washington and Havana in the wake of the US toppling of Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro. The Trump administration has imposed a strict oil embargo on Cuba since ousting Havana's key regional backer, bringing the island nation to the brink of economic collapse. "They have no money, they have no anything right now. But they're talk......

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