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Trump Vows to 'Take Over Cuba Almost Immediately' in Bold Statement

US President Donald Trump announced the US would "take over Cuba almost immediately" during a dinner speech. The White House later expanded sanctions, citing Cuba as an "unusual and extraordinary threat" to US security. Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez rejected the measures as "unilateral coercive" and a violation of international law. Mexico, Spain, and Brazil also expressed concern over Cuba's worsening humanitarian crisis amid escalating US pressure.

Key Points: Trump: US Will Take Over Cuba Almost Immediately

  • Trump says US will "take over Cuba almost immediately"
  • White House expands sanctions citing "unusual and extraordinary threat"
  • Cuba rejects measures as "unilateral coercive punishment"
  • Mexico, Spain, Brazil express alarm over Cuba's humanitarian crisis
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"Will be taking over Cuba almost immediately," says Trump

Donald Trump says the US will "take over Cuba almost immediately," as the White House expands sanctions and Cuba rejects the measures as "unilateral coercive."

"Cuba, which we will be taking over almost immediately. Cuba's got problems. - Donald Trump"

Washington DC, May 2

US President Donald Trump on Friday said that the US would 'take over' Cuba immediately. Trump, while speaking in The Forum Club of the Palm Beaches Dinner, said that Cuba has got problems.

"Cuba, which we will be taking over almost immediately. Cuba's got problems. We'll finish one first," he said.

Earlier in the day, a statement by the White House stated, "The policies, practices, and actions of the Government of Cuba continue to constitute an unusual and extraordinary threat to the US. These policies, practices, and actions are also repugnant to the moral and political values of free and democratic societies."

The Cuban government has firmly rejected new sanctions levied by Donald Trump, calling them "unilateral coercive measures" intended to impose "collective punishment on the Cuban people".

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said that "these measures are extraterritorial in nature and violate the United Nations Charter", while further asserting that the US "has no right whatsoever to impose measures against Cuba or against third countries or entities".

The remarks came hours after the White House signalled a further hardening of its policy towards Cuba.

Earlier on Friday, Trump issued an executive order to expand sanctions on the Cuban government.

As per Al Jazeera, the new US sanctions focus on individuals and groups that help the Cuban government's security forces. The measures also target those involved in corruption, serious human rights abuses, or anyone working as an official or supporter of the Cuban government.

Earlier on April 19, in a coordinated diplomatic move, Mexico, Spain, and Brazil issued a joint statement on Sunday expressing their alarm over the "dramatic situation" in Cuba. The communication comes as the island nation faces escalating pressure and repeated threats from Trump.

The three nations, currently led by left-leaning governments, voiced their "deep concern regarding the grave humanitarian crisis that the people of Cuba are enduring".

- ANI

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Sneha F
Wait, did he say "take over"? That's not how international law works, Uncle Sam! 😅 But seriously, the humanitarian crisis in Cuba is real—sanctions just make it worse for ordinary people. Hope India's voice stands for diplomacy over dominance.
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Vikram M
These "unusual and extraordinary threat" statements are getting old. Trump's strongman rhetoric reminds me of some bullies on our own border. Cuba should be free to chart its own path without US intervention. Good on Mexico, Spain, Brazil for speaking up.
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Kavya N
As an Indian, I feel for the Cuban people. Sanctions don't hurt governments—they hurt families. Trump's "take over" comment is straight out of the 19th century. We should support Cuba through BRICS or other multilateral forums. Jai Jagat! 🌍
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Siddharth J
This is alarming. When a superpower talks about "taking over" any country, it sets a dangerous precedent. However, I do hope Cuba also addresses its internal issues—human rights and democracy matter. Two wrongs don't make a right.
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Rohit L
Trump talking about taking over Cuba while we have issues in Kashmir?! 😂 World's full of ironies. But honestly, every nation's sovereignty matters. US should focus on its own problems instead of bullying small nations. Solidarity with Cuba!

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