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Trump Warns Cuba to Negotiate or Lose Venezuelan Aid

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WASHINGTON, President Donald Trump warned Cuba this Sunday that the United States will cut off Venezuelan oil and financial flows and urged Havana to negotiate “before it is too late,” after U.S. military forces removed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro this month. U.S. forces have interdicted Venezuelan tankers and paused shipments while Washington negotiates a $2 billion arrangement to channel oil proceeds into U.S.-supervised accounts. The CIA has assessed Cuba’s economy faces severe strain, but analysts say intelligence remains inconclusive about imminent regime collapse. Cuba reported some military casualties and rejected U.S. accusations. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

About this summary

This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 6 original reports from WND, Malay Mail, 7 News Miami, Stabroek News, Internewscast Journal and New York Post.

Timeline of Events

Jan 3, 2026: U.S. operation removed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
Early January 2026: U.S. interdicted Venezuelan tankers and imposed an oil blockade.
Early–Mid January 2026: Washington advanced a $2 billion oil revenue arrangement with Venezuelan authorities.
Jan 11, 2026: President Trump posted on Truth Social warning Cuba no more oil or money.
Jan 11, 2026: CIA assessments noted severe economic strain in Cuba but were inconclusive on imminent collapse; Cuba reported military casualties.

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Who Benefited

The U.S. government and commercial partners involved in the reported $2 billion Venezuelan oil arrangement stand to gain financial proceeds, greater control over Venezuelan oil distribution, and increased diplomatic leverage in regional negotiations.

Who Impacted

Cuban civilians and institutions face economic hardship from suspended Venezuelan oil shipments, reported military casualties, and growing diplomatic pressure that could amplify shortages and social strain.

Expert Opinion

After reading and researching latest news.... U.S. forces removed Nicolás Maduro in early January; Washington halted Venezuelan oil shipments; President Trump publicly warned Cuba to negotiate; CIA finds Cuban economy strained but sees unclear likelihood of regime collapse; Havana reported military casualties and rejected accusations according to multiple intelligence reports.

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