Trump Says Cuba’s Communist Government Nearing Collapse, Signals Possible Deal with Havana

Washington, March 2026 : U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Cuba’s communist government may be approaching its end, indicating that Washington could soon reach a new agreement with Havana amid the island’s deepening economic crisis.

Speaking at the Shield of the Americas Summit, Trump told leaders from across Latin America that Cuba is currently facing severe economic and energy shortages and may soon experience major political changes. He argued that the Caribbean nation is struggling to sustain its current system and suggested that its leadership is open to negotiations with the United States.

“Cuba’s at the end of the line,” Trump said during the summit. “They have no money, they have no oil. They have a bad philosophy and a regime that’s been bad for a long time.”

According to the U.S. president, Cuba’s economic model has long depended on external support, particularly from Venezuela. For years, Caracas supplied Havana with oil and financial assistance, which helped keep the island’s economy afloat. However, the collapse of Venezuelan support has reportedly left the Cuban government in a difficult position.

“They used to get money and oil from Venezuela,” Trump said. “But now they don’t have the money and they don’t have the oil.”

Trump described the current situation in Cuba as increasingly unstable, citing fuel shortages and logistical challenges affecting transportation and basic services. He claimed that the scarcity of fuel has become so severe that aircraft landing in Cuba sometimes struggle to refuel for their return journeys.

The president also revealed that discussions with Cuban representatives are already taking place. He said officials from Havana have shown interest in negotiating with Washington, and talks are reportedly underway involving him, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other senior officials.

“They want to negotiate,” Trump said. “They are negotiating with Marco and me and some others.”

While details of the talks remain unclear, Trump expressed confidence that reaching an agreement with Cuba could be relatively straightforward if both sides remain willing to engage.

“I would think a deal would be made very easily with Cuba,” he added.

Despite the developments surrounding Cuba, Trump emphasised that the U.S. administration’s immediate foreign-policy focus remains on other global challenges, particularly tensions involving Iran. He noted that the situation in the Middle East continues to demand significant diplomatic and military attention.

“Our focus right now is on Iran,” Trump said, suggesting that Washington’s resources are currently directed toward managing that crisis.

At the same time, Trump indicated that several leaders attending the summit privately urged him to address Cuba’s political situation. According to him, multiple Latin American representatives raised the issue during discussions and asked the United States to take a stronger role in resolving the crisis on the island.

“Many of you have come today and said, ‘I hope you can take care of Cuba,’” Trump told the gathering. “Four of you actually said, ‘Could you do us a favor? Take care of Cuba.’”

Responding to those requests, the president offered a brief assurance that the United States would address the issue.

“I’ll take care of it,” he said.

Trump linked the developments in Cuba to a broader regional strategy aimed at strengthening U.S. influence in the Western Hemisphere and countering external powers seeking a foothold in the region.

“Under a new doctrine, we will not allow hostile foreign influence to gain a foothold in this hemisphere,” he said.

The summit itself brought together leaders from several Latin American countries to discuss security cooperation, migration, and efforts to combat organised crime and drug cartels across the region.

Trump’s remarks on Cuba signal a potential shift in U.S. engagement with Havana, raising the possibility of renewed negotiations after decades of strained relations between the two nations.

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