Cuba faces ‘zero hour’ as Trump, Rubio put squeeze on regime

Trump and Rubio intensify pressure on Cuba, escalating actions deemed an energy quarantine aimed at toppling the regime. The regime faces a potential breaking point as sanctions and diplomatic challenges tighten economic and political stress.

Analysts say the moves seek to undermine Havana’s support base and provoke internal unrest, signaling a potential shift in U.S. policy toward regime change objectives. Cuban authorities warn of consequences for ordinary citizens amid restrictions and international responses.

Observers describe the situation as a high-stakes test of the regime’s resilience, with regional actors weighing support and repercussions of renewed U.S. pressure on Cuba’s leadership.