The president of the United States, Donald Trump, assured the United Nations General Assembly this Tuesday that the Cuban regime is facing unprecedented pressure, predicted its downfall, and promised that “freedom will come to Cuba”.
During his speech at the 81st session of the General Assembly, Trump stated that his administration seeks "a fundamental change" in the situation of the island.
"My administration is also seeking a fundamental change in the situation in Cuba, where the communist regime is under enormous pressure, the greatest it has ever faced," he stated.
The leader described Cuba as “an absolutely failed state” and added, “It is failing like never before and it will collapse.”
Trump also revealed that Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, is directly involved in contacts with Havana.
Marco Rubio is conducting negotiations and is deeply involved in discussions with Cuba. We'll see what happens,” he stated.
The U.S. president also linked his policy towards the island with the national security of the United States and stated that Washington will not allow Cuba to serve as a platform for foreign adversaries.
"We will not allow a refuge for foreign adversaries to exist right at our doorstep from which they can threaten the United States," he stated.
Trump also accused the Cuban regime of maintaining ties with leftist organizations and movements within the United States for decades.
According to the president, the State Department has documented relationships with the Communist Party of the United States, Antifa, and the Democratic Socialists of America.
The segment dedicated to Cuba concluded with one of the most powerful statements of his speech: “Communism will never reach the United States, but freedom will come to Cuba, and security and stability will arrive in Mexico.”
The words provoked an immediate reaction from the Cuban delegation.
The Cuban delegation left the General Assembly hall while Trump was delivering his criticisms of the Havana regime.
The departure of the Cuban representatives was also confirmed by EFE, which noted that it took place after Trump described the country as a "failed state" and claimed that his administration seeks a "fundamental change" in Cuba.
The statements were part of a segment of the speech focused on the Western Hemisphere, in which Trump also addressed Venezuela, drug trafficking, and the situation in Mexico, advocating for a greater U.S. presence in response to what he considers threats to national interests.
The president concluded his remarks on Mexico by stating that Washington maintains "a very good relationship" with his government and that both countries have achieved "great progress" in their cooperation.
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