Trump considers military intervention in Cuba before 2029
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Al Jazeera
Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would “certainly consider” military intervention in Cuba and wants to “settle the Cuba issue” before the end of his term in 2029. It is the first time he has set a timeline, according to Politico, cited by Al Jazeera.
Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would “certainly” consider US military intervention in Cuba and said he wanted to settle the issue before the end of his term in 2029. The US president was speaking during a telephone interview with conservative host Hugh Hewitt, reported by Al Jazeera.
Trump said his administration was closely monitoring Cuba and portrayed the island as a failed country. According to Politico, this is the first time he has set a timeline for a possible military operation. He also said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, whose parents are from Cuba, would like such an intervention.
Washington is already exerting strong economic pressure on Havana. Trump placed Cuba under a de facto oil blockade in January, after the United States seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, and threatened tariffs against countries that supplied fuel to the island, according to Al Jazeera.
US sanctions have also targeted the Cuban state oil company, President Miguel Diaz-Canel and associates of former President Raul Castro. US and Cuban officials have also held discussions, according to Al Jazeera.
