Overview
- President Trump declared that no more oil or money will flow from Venezuela to Cuba and urged Cuban authorities to reach an agreement with the United States "before it's too late."
- Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez and President Miguel Díaz‑Canel rejected the accusations, saying Cuba has never received monetary compensation for security services and asserting the island's sovereignty.
- Cuba confirmed that 32 of its security personnel were killed during the Jan. 3 U.S. operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
- The U.S. administration has taken steps to protect Venezuelan assets in the United States and has met with oil executives about potential investment under Washington’s control, according to recent reports.
- Recent CIA assessments cite severe economic strain in Cuba but do not conclude that the Díaz‑Canel government is on the brink of collapse.