The Trump administration announces a shift to a hard-line pressure strategy against Cuba, accusing its regime of supporting terrorism and threatening U.S. security.
US authorities have stated that the Cuban regime will be held accountable for supporting forces hostile to Washington, facilitating terrorist activity, and participating in regional instability, which the State Department assesses as posing a direct threat to the security of American citizens.
The statement emphasizes that the Donald Trump administration intends to act firmly and achieve concrete results where Washington believes previous administrations have failed to change Havana's behavior. The State Department notes that the policy of “appeasement” has failed, and therefore the United States is shifting to a strategy of pressure and personal responsibility.
American officials have also hinted that this could involve both diplomatic and economic measures aimed at isolating the Cuban government and limiting its international reach. The Trump administration has described this course as an example of “true leadership” and a demonstration of the United States' willingness to respond firmly to threats to its interests.
