Cuban Regime Faces Mounting Pressure as Calls for Change Grow

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the likelihood of reaching a diplomatic solution with the island’s leaders is low.

Cuban Regime Faces Mounting Pressure as Calls for Change Grow

TL;DR

  • Cuba's communist regime faces growing pressure from economic crisis, unrest, and U.S. sanctions.
  • U.S. officials see little chance for peaceful change as the Cuban regime tightens its grip.
  • President Trump stated he might be the one to change Cuba's political and economic system.
  • Trump has called Cuba a "failed nation" and mentioned the possibility of a "friendly takeover."