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US to 'take care of Cuba' on its way back from Iran

By Economic Times · Published by Everything Blog

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The US will attempt to negotiate with Cuba, aiming to change its government, following Trump's statements and the ongoing US-imposed oil blockade. This follows the US military's intervention in Venezuela, adding to tensions with the region.

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The US will attempt to negotiate with Cuba.: The US will attempt to negotiate with Cuba.
The US has previously stated its goal is to change Cuba's government.: The US has previously stated its goal is to change Cuba's government.
The US has imposed an oil blockade on Cuba.: The US has imposed an oil blockade on Cuba.

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Trump predicted last month the US and Cuba would reach an agreement and that he did not think military action would be necessary. The Trump administration has previously stated its goal is to change Cuba's communist government.

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A US-imposed oil blockade implemented earlier this year has put Cuba under severe strain as it contends with fuel shortages and blackouts exacerbated by failing infrastructure. Washington has maintained an embargo on Cuba for more than 60 years and the Trump administration has been stepping up pressure on Havana after the US military in January seized then-Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a deadly raid.

Cuba's foreign minister told the UN General Assembly last month Cuba would always be open for dialogue with Washington.

Original source: economictimes.indiatimes.com

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US to 'take care of Cuba' on its way back from Iran

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