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flag Trump hints at peaceful U.S. takeover of Cuba amid economic crisis and recent violence.

flag During a press briefing on February 27, 2026, President Donald Trump hinted at a potential "friendly takeover" of Cuba, claiming that the United States is in high-level talks with Cuban officials about the island's economic collapse. flag He cited Secretary of State Marco Rubio as leading discussions and suggested that a peaceful transfer of control could take place, but provided no details. flag The remarks came after a shooting incident involving a Florida-registered speedboat carrying ten Cubans near Cuba's north coast, which resulted in four deaths and six injuries. flag U.S. and Cuban authorities are investigating. flag Trump also cited the recent removal of Venezuela's leader, a Cuban ally, as reducing the need for military intervention. flag The United States' trade embargo on Cuba, which has been in place since 1962, remains unchanged.

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