US EditionTrump Administration Weighs Naval Blockade to Halt Cuban Oil Imports, Politico Reports
The Trump administration aims to use a naval blockade to cut Cuban oil imports, leveraging economic pressure as part of its broader strategy to enforce regime change in Cuba.
- The Trump administration is weighing a complete blockade on oil imports to Cuba, according to Politico, as part of potential new measures aimed at pressuring the country’s leadership.
- The proposal remains under consideration, with no final decision made, but it has been pushed by officials critical of the Cuban government.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio is among those backing the idea, Politico reported, citing sources familiar with the discussions.
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Trump Admin Weighs Oil Blockade on Cuba for Regime Change: Politico
By Al Mayadeen – Jan 24, 2026 The Trump administration is weighing a full oil blockade on Cuba to trigger political change, with backing from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, reports say. The administration of US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a full oil import blockade on Cuba as part of efforts to pressure for a change in government in the country, according to a report by Politico on Friday. Citing three sources familiar wi…
‘It’s time to end that dictatorship’: Trump allies eye Cuba as next regime change tar
POLITICO reports that Trump allies and Cuba hawks in Congress are pressing to escalate pressure on Havana, citing a rare strategic opening after Venezuela’s collapse, as the administration weighs oil blockades, tariffs on allies and paths to regime change
Trump is planning a naval blockade against Cuba.
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