The president of the United States, Donald Trump, surprised early this Monday with new statements about Cuba that have generated great anticipation both on the island and among Cubans in exile.
During a brief exchange with reporters aboard the presidential plane, Trump was directly asked what kind of agreement or deal he is seeking with the Cuban government. His response was short but emphatic.
Trump responds: "Cuba, you will find out very soon."
"Cuba, you will discover it very soon. We are talking about Cuba, you will know very soon."
The leader did not provide further details, although his tone suggested that important announcements regarding the policy towards the island are forthcoming.
In recent days, Trump has intensified his rhetoric against the Cuban regime, stating that “there will be no more oil or money for Cuba” following the capture of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, Havana's main economic ally for the past few decades.
The message from this morning reaffirms that Cuba remains a priority on the president's agenda, who seeks to pressure the Castro regime to negotiate before “it's too late.”
On social media, thousands of users immediately reacted to the leader's words with hope and anxiety at the prospect of a historic change in the relationship between Washington and Havana.
“You will know very soon” has become one of the most talked-about phrases of the day among Cubans both on and off the island.
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