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Trump warns Cuba to make a deal or face penalties, stating Venezuelan oil and cash to Havana will cease instantly.
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US President Donald Trump on Sunday warned Cuba to “make a deal” with america or face critical penalties, warning that Venezuelan oil and cash flowing to Havana would cease.
Trump posted on his Reality Social platform that Cuba had lengthy relied on massive quantities of Venezuelan oil and monetary help, however that might now not proceed.
“THERE WILL BE NO MORE OIL OR MONEY GOING TO CUBA – ZERO! I strongly recommend they make a deal,” the US President wrote.
He mentioned the transfer was pressing and suggested Cuban leaders to barter “earlier than it’s too late”.
Trump’s warning comes amid dramatic developments in Latin America after a US army operation in Venezuela earlier this month by which Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his spouse have been captured and brought to america.
The US President mentioned Venezuela, which had beforehand despatched oil and funds to Cuba, “doesn’t want safety anymore” from these he described as “thugs and extortionists”.
Trump additional claimed america would now shield Venezuela.
“Venezuela now has america of America, probably the most highly effective army within the World (by far!), to guard them, and shield them we are going to,” he famous.
Washington D.C., United States of America (USA)
January 11, 2026, 18:24 IST
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