Trump says US will 'take control' of Cuba 'almost immediately,' tightens sanctions

From Washington, the message is clear: the United States is tightening the screws on Cuba. President Donald Trump, speaking upon his return from Iran, declared that the U.S. would "take control" of the island nation "almost immediately." This strong rhetoric was backed by concrete action, as Trump ordered new sanctions aimed at crippling the Cuban government.

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la tomaremos casi de inmediato

Cuba, for its part, had already planned a May 1st demonstration to "defend the homeland" and denounce the U.S. military threats. The timing of Trump's announcement and sanctions only escalates the tension. The President's statement that Cuba's policies and actions pose an "unusual and extraordinary threat" to U.S. national security and foreign policy underscores a hardline stance that many in Washington have long advocated for.

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De regreso desde Irán, haremos que tal vez el USS Lincoln se acerque a la costa y se rendirán

The deployment of the USS Lincoln near the coast, as suggested by Trump, serves as a clear military signal. The implication is that Cuba's leadership should surrender. This move signals a significant escalation in U.S.-Cuba relations, moving beyond economic pressure to a more direct military posture. The administration frames these actions as necessary to counter a threat and uphold democratic values, though critics will undoubtedly point to the historical context of U.S. intervention in the region.

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Las políticas, prácticas y acciones del gobierno de Cuba (...) continúan constituyendo una amenaza inusual y extraordinaria, que tiene su origen total o sustancial fuera de los Estados Unidos, para la seguridad nacional y la política exterior de los Estados Unidos