During a press conference at the Oval Office, Trump avoided detailing how that operation would be carried out, although he insisted that Cuba is "a very weakened nation" and that he is in talks with Washington. His words come after weeks in which he has mentioned a possible "friendly takeover," without a clear legal definition of that concept.
The president also described Cuba as a country without resources, highlighting its tourism potential and the "entrepreneurial" character of the Cuban community in the United States. Additionally, he harshly criticized the former leaders of the island, such as Fidel Castro, whom he described as "very violent." These statements come at a critical time for Cuba, which is experiencing massive blackouts and a severe fuel shortage, with its electrical system collapsing on several recent occasions.
Meanwhile, in Havana, they continue to defend their sovereignty, in a context of high geopolitical tension and still uncertain negotiations between both countries.