The U.S. administration is reportedly considering military force in Cuba to implement economic reforms, according to a Politico report published on May 2.
The report states that such initiatives have garnered support from the Cuban diaspora in the United States and include measures aimed at improving internet access for Cubans, privatizing state-owned enterprises, and attracting foreign investment.
Politico further details that U.S.-promoted economic changes would encompass the privatization of state-owned enterprises, increased foreign investment, enhanced internet access for citizens, and a requirement for Cubans to purchase American energy.
On May 2, President Trump announced that the United States could deploy the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln to Cuba’s shores with the intent to “capture” the island. He also indicated he would address Cuba “almost immediately” following his resolution of an Iran peace agreement, adding that Cuba “will definitely have problems.”
Additionally, Reuters reported on April 29 that the U.S. Senate blocked a resolution designed to prohibit President Trump from launching military action against Cuba without congressional approval. The vote was 51 in favor of rejection and 47 against, with the distribution described as largely along party lines.
