Trump's Castro Indictment Sparks Fears of Maduro-Style Pressure Campaign on Cuba
The indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro has sparked speculation that President Trump may revive his playbook against Cuba's current leader, Nicolas Maduro, similar to the pressure campaign used against Venezuela's strongman in 2017-18.
The indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro by the US government has sparked speculation that President Donald Trump may be reviving his 'Maduro playbook' to pressure Cuba's current leader, Miguel Díaz-Canel. This echoes the aggressive stance taken by Trump against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who has been subject to economic sanctions and other forms of diplomatic pressure. Trump's strategy was seen as instrumental in driving Maduro from power in 2021. Castro's indictment may be a prelude to further US pressure on Cuba.
