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Joseph J. Gonzalez

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Trump’s ‘Venezuela solution’ to Cuba would see the island nation returned to a client state

If President Trump gets his way, the future of the US and Cuba will look very much like a partnership of unequals.

23.03.2026 7

The Conversation

Joseph J. Gonzalez

Why Trump’s Venezuela strike may have been about Cuba as much as it was about oil

Nicolas Maduro’s capture has effectively taken away Cuba’s closest ally.

09.01.2026 9

Fortune

Joseph J. Gonzalez

Cuba’s leaders just lost an ally in Maduro − if starved of Venezuelan oil, they may also lose what remains of their public support

Conditions on the ground in Cuba are so grim that the Trump administration thinks Havana could fall without any US intervention.

08.01.2026 20

The Conversation

Joseph J. Gonzalez

Cuba’s leaders see their options dim amid blackouts and a shrinking economy

Aside from the weight of US policy, the Cuban state has become increasingly sclerotic and unable to meet the growing demands of its population.

03.10.2025 9

The Conversation

Joseph J. Gonzalez