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US Considers Blocking Oil Imports from Cuba – Aiming for Regime Change

Published January 24, 2026, 07:16
US Considers Blocking Oil Imports from Cuba – Aiming for Regime Change

The US is considering imposing a full blockade on oil imports from Cuba, as part of a broader strategy to promote regime change in the country. This move, pushed by some US government officials such as Marco Rubio, comes after the failed attempt to arrest Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela. The Trump administration has targeted Cuba's energy policy, viewing it as leverage to change the political system. However, concerns exist within the US government that a full blockade could trigger a humanitarian crisis in Cuba. The discussion about blocking oil continues, with some arguing it is a necessary step to oust the communist government, while others warn of the potential consequences. The Trump administration has already halted US imports of Cuban oil from Venezuela, a move seen as a precursor to a full blockade. According to sources, the administration believes the fall of the regime in Cuba is achievable by 2026, and energy is considered the key weapon to achieve this goal.