Trump Announces Possible U.S. Action on Cuba
President Trump stated on Thursday that the U.S. may take unspecified action regarding Cuba. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described Cuba's political and economic systems as broken.
abcnews.go.comU.S. may take unspecified action regarding Cuba. He described the country as a failed state with limited electricity and financial resources. "It’s a failed country, everybody knows it," President Trump told reporters at the White House. " Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Cuba's political and economic systems are broken. S. pressure to ease.
The Justice Department indicted former Cuban leader Raul Castro and five others on Wednesday in connection with the 1996 shootdown of two Miami-based planes. The incident resulted in four deaths. S. Southern Command announced the deployment of the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier and accompanying warships to the Caribbean Sea on Wednesday. Rubio did not rule out military options. S. national security.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- Wednesday
Justice Department indicted Raul Castro and five others over 1996 plane shootdown.
1 sourceNew York Post - Wednesday
USS Nimitz carrier strike group deployed to Caribbean Sea.
1 sourceNew York Post - Thursday
President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio commented on Cuba policy.
1 sourceNew York Post
Potential Impact
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Cuban government may face increased diplomatic and economic pressure.
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U.S. naval presence in Caribbean could affect regional maritime traffic.
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