politics
January 24, 2026
US considering total Cuba oil blockade
The US is reportedly weighing a full oil blockade on Cuba in order to topple its government this year
TL;DR
- The US is considering imposing a total blockade on oil imports to Cuba.
- This potential blockade is part of a wider effort to effect regime change in Cuba.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly backs the blockade plan.
- Trump previously announced a halt to Venezuelan oil shipments to Cuba.
- A total blockade would be the first naval blockade of Cuba since 1962.
- The Trump administration is seeking Cuban insiders to aid in toppling the current government.
- Russia condemns the US "language of blackmail and threats" against Cuba.