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The President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, once again took to his social media to deliver a direct message about Cuba, this time amplifying an explicit criticism of the Castro regime for its longevity in power.
On his account on Truth Social, Trump shared a tweet from writer and former White House speechwriter, Marc Thiessen, who wrote on January 8: "The Cuban regime has survived all presidents since Eisenhower. Wouldn't it be wonderful if that streak ended with Donald Trump?"
The message, reposted by Trump without any additional explanations, comes amid rising tensions between Washington and Havana.
Since the U.S. military operation that led to the capture of the Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, relations between the United States and Cuba - a traditional ally of Caracas - have reached a critical point.
The U.S. government has increased its warnings against the Cuban regime and has further restricted the energy support that it was receiving from Venezuela until recently.
This Sunday, Trump warned that "there will be no more oil or money for Cuba," and urged Havana to negotiate with Washington before it is "too late".
These publications contribute to a direct confrontational tone in foreign policy, and serve as an attempt to bring an end to the communist regime, which has been in power for over six decades under different generations of the Castro family and their successors.
Thiessen's allusion, along with Trump's implied approval by reposting his comment, underscores the perception that the Cuban regime, which has managed to survive — despite economic crises, global changes, and numerous U.S. administrations — is nearing its definitive end if regional pressure continues following Maduro's capture.
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