The Guardian view on Cuba: Trump says he can do ‘anything I want’ to the island. It doesn’t belong to him | Editorial
The editorial discusses the increasing pressure the US is placing on Cuba under President Trump, including an oil blockade that has led to a humanitarian crisis. It highlights the potential for military action and the implications of ongoing sanctions on the Cuban population. The piece argues that while the US seeks to control the situation, the future of Cuba should belong to its people, not external powers.
- ▪The US oil blockade has plunged Cuba into a humanitarian crisis, causing nationwide blackouts and protests.
- ▪Federal prosecutors are reportedly preparing an indictment for former Cuban president Raúl Castro.
- ▪The US government is demanding fundamental changes in Cuba, including economic reforms and the removal of President Miguel Díaz-Canel.
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‘US media reported that federal prosecutors are preparing an indictment for Raúl Castro, the 94-year-old former president and brother of Fidel.’ Photograph: Ramón Espinosa/APView image in fullscreen‘US media reported that federal prosecutors are preparing an indictment for Raúl Castro, the 94-year-old former president and brother of Fidel.’ Photograph: Ramón Espinosa/APOpinionCubaThe Guardian view on Cuba: Trump says he can do ‘anything I want’ to the island. It doesn’t belong to himEditorialBuoyed by his removal of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, the US president is intensifying an economic stranglehold and military menaceSun 17 May 2026 12.26 EDTLast modified on Sun 17 May 2026 12.33 EDTShareWhile the world watched the pomp of Donald Trump’s trip to Beijing, the US was turning up the…
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