The Global Story Is Cuba next?
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Jan 26, 2026 Will Grant, BBC Central America and Cuba correspondent with on-the-ground Havana reporting. He outlines decades of U.S. pressure on Cuba. He explains the oil-for-services bond with Venezuela and its security implications. He describes public reactions in Havana, the impact of recent U.S. moves, and how Cuba might cope if Venezuelan support ends.
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US Strategy Aims For Regime Change
- The US has long sought to force regime change in Cuba through embargoes and covert actions.
- Trump's post-Maduro posture signals a renewed, more aggressive push toward that goal.
Cuba-Venezuela Trilateral Partnership
- Cuba and Venezuela built a three-part partnership of oil, doctors, and intelligence/security cooperation.
- Cuban personnel reportedly operated inside Venezuela for years, advising and protecting Maduro.
Public Funeral For Fallen Soldiers
- Will Grant described the return and state funeral for Cuban soldiers killed in Venezuela as a massive, solemn event.
- He compared the loss and public reaction to the Bay of Pigs era humiliation and national mourning.