US President Donald Trump said he believes he would have the ‘honour of taking Cuba’ in some form’, adding that ‘I can do anything I want’ with the neighbouring country, as a US oil blockade deepens Cuba’s economic and energy crisis.
Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump said the island was “very weakened” and confirmed ongoing talks with Havana. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has separately stated both sides are pursuing “negotiated solutions”.
The situation follows tightened US pressure on Cuba’s oil supply, worsening nationwide power shortages.
Key developments:
• A nationwide blackout followed a “total failure” of Cuba’s electricity grid, officials said.
• Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossio blamed Washington for the crisis.
• Reports suggest the US may seek leadership changes in Havana, though this remains unverified.
• Oil shipments from Venezuela and Mexico have been disrupted, worsening shortages.
Cuba produces around 40% of its oil needs, leaving it highly exposed to external supply shocks.
ℹ️ The White House, Financial Times
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