In this ITV News explainer, we examine why tensions between the United States and Cuba are escalating, how Donald Trump’s approach to foreign policy has fuelled speculation about Cuba’s future, and what options could be on the table for Washington.
Presented by ITV News reporter Will Tullis, this video explores the historical roots of US-Cuba hostility, the impact of decades of sanctions and embargoes, and the growing economic crisis facing ordinary Cubans. We look at whether increased pressure on Havana could lead to regime change, a “friendly takeover”, further economic isolation, or a worsening humanitarian situation.
Featuring expert analysis from ITV News US Correspondent Dan Rivers and Lillian Guerra, professor of Cuban and Caribbean history at the University of Florida, the video breaks down the political, military and economic factors shaping the relationship between Washington and Havana.
In this video:
Why Cuba remains a major focus of US foreign policy
The role of sanctions, embargoes and oil supplies
How events in Venezuela and Iran influence the debate
Trump’s potential options for dealing with Cuba
The risks of military intervention, blockade or regime change
What the future could hold for the Cuban people and the Cuban government
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