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Exclusive: Trump's accelerating squeeze on Cuba
The Trump administration is intensifying economic sanctions against Cuba to hasten the collapse of its communist regime, while preparing for potential military scenarios if the island descends into chaos. The strategy includes leveraging Venezuela's oil shipments and conducting military exercises, though no invasion is currently planned.
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