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The administration of President Donald Trump is said to have prepared a plan to promote a regime change in Cuba, amid a strategy that combines economic pressure, legal maneuvers, and political contacts, according to a report from the magazine The Atlantic.
The outlet, which cites U.S. officials and sources with direct knowledge of the discussions, asserts that the stage for a transition on the island is already set and could be activated at any moment.
"The regime change is already prepared," affirmed an administration official, implying that only Trump's final decision is pending.
According to the publication, Washington believes that the deep crisis facing Cuba—characterized by widespread blackouts, shortages of food and fuel, and a decline in basic services—has put the regime in a position of high vulnerability.
This situation would be seen as an opportunity to push for political changes in Havana.
The plan would not be limited to economic pressure. The report indicates that prosecutors in South Florida would be preparing possible charges against key figures in Cuban power, including members of the political and military elite, which could serve as a legal basis for more decisive actions, even of an international nature.
In parallel, scenarios of political transition are also being analyzed. Among them, the possibility of facilitating the rise of figures considered more pragmatic within the system itself, following a model similar to that recently applied in Venezuela, where Washington chose to influence the power structure rather than dismantling it completely.
The White House spokesperson, Anna Kelly, was quoted in the report stating that Cuba is "a failed nation" and that its leaders should reach an agreement with the United States, which confirms that discussions between both governments remain open, albeit under significant pressure.
For his part, John Kavulich, president of the U.S.-Cuba Economic and Trade Council, described the administration's vision as a kind of "reorganization" of the country, comparable to an economic restructuring process, with an emphasis on opening key sectors to U.S. investment.
The article also notes that there is a clear interest within Trump's circle in the island's economic potential, particularly in sectors such as tourism, real estate development, and infrastructure, which could influence the strategy toward a potential transition.
Nevertheless, the situation remains uncertain. Although there are contacts and signs of negotiation, recent experiences in countries like Iran and Venezuela show that these discussions can quickly fail and lead to more aggressive actions.
Meanwhile, the Cuban government is trying to buy time through dialogue, without conceding on key aspects such as internal political control. However, the escalating economic and social crisis is increasing pressure both inside and outside the country, at a moment that could mark a turning point in the relationship between Washington and Havana.
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