- He responded by assuring them that Washington would “take care of” the issue, a remark that drew applause from those in attendance
- Trump told the assembled leaders that several of them had privately asked the United States to deal with Cuba’s situation
- Trump also spoke about the situation in Venezuela, commending interim leader Delcy Rodríguez for cooperating with the United States
Donald Trump on Saturday inaugurated the Shield of the Americas Summit, a gathering of Latin American leaders, where he signaled a stronger U.S. stance toward Cuba and pledged that his administration would address concerns about the island nation.
Eko Hot Blog reports that during his speech at the event, Trump told the assembled leaders that several of them had privately asked the United States to deal with Cuba’s situation.
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He responded by assuring them that Washington would “take care of” the issue, a remark that drew applause from those in attendance.
The summit brought together heads of state and government representatives from countries including Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, and Trinidad and Tobago. The meeting was hosted at Trump National Doral, a golf resort located in Doral, Florida.
Trump’s remarks come amid ongoing friction between Washington and Havana, as some Cuban-American groups in the United States continue to push for political change in the communist-run island nation.
The U.S. administration recently relaxed restrictions on Venezuelan oil transactions, allowing certain private-sector sales to Cuba. The Caribbean country has been grappling with severe fuel shortages and repeated power outages that have disrupted daily life for millions of residents.
Meanwhile, developments in Venezuela have also shaped the regional political landscape. Following the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro earlier this year, those calling for a political shift in Cuba believe Washington could play a role in encouraging similar changes in Havana under President Miguel Díaz-Canel.
During his address, Trump also spoke about the situation in Venezuela, commending interim leader Delcy Rodríguez for cooperating with the United States. He said her administration had worked constructively with Washington, a factor he credited for the progress currently being made in the country.
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