Trump sets his sights on crisis-hit Cuba after Iran action
The US president has claimed the Cuban authorities “want to make a deal so bad”.
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Notable Quotes
"It's going to be an amazing day."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Cuba is gonna fall pretty soon."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"They want to make a deal so bad."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"They want to make a deal so badly."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Cuba's ready — after 50 years."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Cuba is gonna fall pretty soon. They want to make a deal so badly."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"They’re in a big deal of trouble, as you know. They have no money, no anything right now."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"What's happening with Cuba is amazing, and we think that we want to fix it."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Cuba wants 'to make a deal so badly.'"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"They want to make a deal so badly."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"He's doing some job, and your next one is going to be, we want to do that special Cuba."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Cuba is gonna fall pretty soon."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"It's going to be an amazing day."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"It's going to be an amazing day."
— Jorge Mas , Executive
""They want to make a deal so badly," Trump told CNN in a phone interview."
— Donald Trump , Politician
""We're really focused on this one right now. We've got plenty of time, but Cuba's ready — after 50 years.""
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Cuba será la siguiente. Caerá bastante pronto. Están deseando hacer un trato."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"No habrá acuerdo con Irán salvo rendición incondicional."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"El Gobierno cubano está hablando con nosotros. Tienen un montón de problemas y ningún dinero."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Bishop and president of the national bishop's conference in Cuba.
A Republican U.S. Representative from Florida who has spoken on issues regarding Cuba.
Wife of Nicolás Maduro and involved in the Venezuelan government.
Interim President of Venezuela who signed an amnesty bill approved by the National Assembly.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Cuban-born owner of the Inter Miami soccer team.
Cardinal involved in discussions regarding humanitarian aid in Cuba.
U.S. Secretary of State.
A prominent exiled opposition leader in Venezuela who won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Maria Elvira Salazar is a U.S. Representative from Florida with a focus on Cuban relations.
Cuban President and leader of the Communist Party.
The top American diplomat in Havana involved in U.S. pressure against Cuba.
Nicolas Maduro is the President of Venezuela.
The President of Venezuela, involved in a long-standing political crisis.
Pope Francis is the former leader of the Roman Catholic Church and known for his focus on humanitarian issues.
Raul Castro is the former President of Cuba and a key figure in the country's Communist Party leadership.
Grandson of Raúl Castro and rumored contact for negotiations.
Rick Scott is a U.S. Senator from Florida.
Coordinator for Cuban affairs at the US State Department.
Victor Manuel Rocha is a former U.S. Ambassador who was arrested on charges of espionage for Cuba.
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The US president has claimed the Cuban authorities “want to make a deal so bad”.
The U.S. Justice Department is exploring potential criminal investigations against officials in the Cuban government and its Communist Party, coinciding with President Trump's statements about a 'friendly takeover' of Cuba.
President Donald Trump suggested that Cuba is on the brink of collapse and that the U.S. is focused on Iran for now, with plans to address Cuba in the future.
President Donald Trump suggested Thursday that his administration would shift its focus to Cuba after completing military operations against Iran.
El presidente de EE.UU., Donald Trump, declaró en una entrevista con CNN que Cuba 'caerá bastante pronto', aunque su enfoque principal actual es Irán.
President Donald Trump said Friday that Cuba was next on his agenda after Iran, predicting that the communist-run island, crippled by a US energy blockade, is 'gonna fall pretty soon.'
The day after Cuba was crippled by another 24-hour nationwide blackout, US President Donald Trump suggested the country was next on his administration's agenda, saying it was 'just a question of time' before there would be change on the island.
President Donald Trump said Friday that Cuba was next on his agenda after Iran, predicting that the communist-run island, crippled by a US energy blockade, is 'gonna fall pretty soon.'
President Donald Trump said Friday Cuba was next on his agenda after Iran, predicting that the communist-run island, crippled by a US energy blockade, is 'gonna fall pretty soon.'
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