Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Trump Threatens Cuba, Demands Deal
President Trump is threatening Cuba, saying he will stop all oil and money from going to the country.
He wants Cuba to make a deal with the US.
Cuba's president said no one can tell them what to do.
The US has been putting a lot of pressure on Cuba for a long time, especially after taking control of Venezuela's oil.
Cuba has been getting oil and money from Venezuela for years, but now Trump says that will stop.
Some people in Cuba think Trump won't do anything, while others want both countries to find a peaceful solution.
Trump also said he might keep ExxonMobil from investing in Venezuela because the company is not sure about investing there.
Venezuela has a lot of oil, but it needs a lot of money and changes in laws to start producing more oil again.
Trump threatened to cut off all oil and money to Cuba, demanding a deal.
Cuba's president rejected the threats, asserting the country's independence.
The US has imposed severe sanctions on Cuba for decades, with increased pressure recently.
Trump claims control over Venezuela's oil sector after seizing tankers and toppling Maduro.
Public reactions in Cuba range from dismissive to calls for common ground without violence.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
- What
- Trump threatened to cut off oil and money to Cuba, demanding a deal; Cuba rejected the threats
- When
- Recent days, following the toppling of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro
- Where
- Cuba, Venezuela, and the United States
- Why
- Trump aims to increase pressure on Cuba and control Venezuelan oil resources
Trump's Stance
Cuba's Response
US Sanctions and Threats
Trump's Stance
Trump has imposed severe sanctions on Cuba and threatened to cut off all oil and money, demanding a deal.
Cuba's Response
Cuba's president rejected the threats, asserting the country's independence and sovereignty.
Venezuela's Oil Control
Trump's Stance
Trump claims control over Venezuela's oil sector after seizing tankers and toppling Maduro, aiming to increase pressure on Cuba.
Cuba's Response
Cuba has been dependent on Venezuelan oil and money for years, and the US actions threaten this economic reliance.
ExxonMobil's Investment
Trump's Stance
Trump might block ExxonMobil from investing in Venezuela due to the company's skepticism about the investment environment.
Cuba's Response
ExxonMobil's CEO highlighted the need for significant legal and regulatory reforms in Venezuela before considering re-entry.
- Key Figures
- Donald Trump (US President), Miguel Diaz-Canel (Cuban President), Nicolas Maduro (Ousted Venezuelan President)
- US Actions
- Threatened to cut off oil and money to Cuba, seized Venezuelan oil tankers, controls Venezuelan oil sales
- Cuba's Response
- Rejected US threats, asserted independence and sovereignty
- Venezuela's Situation
- US naval blockade, Trump claims control over oil sector
- Trump's Stance on ExxonMobil
- Inclined to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela due to skepticism about investment
- US Sanctions on Cuba
- Economy-crippling sanctions imposed for decades, increased pressure recently
- Cuba's Economic Reliance
- Dependent on Venezuelan oil and money for years
- Public Reactions in Cuba
- Mixed reactions, some dismissive, others call for common ground
- Venezuela's Oil Reserves
- Over 300 billion barrels, largest globally
- Investment Needed for Venezuela
- Over $180 billion required over the next 15 years to revive oil production
Sources
Trump 'inclined' to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after CEO response at White House meeting
No More Oil or Money, Make a Deal Before it’s Too Late: Trump to Cuba
Donald Trump says he might keep Exxon out of Venezuela after CEO called it ‘uninvestable’
The ‘heavy’ attraction of Venezuela’s viscous, sticky crude for world’s largest oil producer US
Donald Trump Calls Himself 'Acting President of Venezuela' In Latest Truth Social Post
‘Didn't like their response’: Trump might block Exxon Mobil from Venezuela after CEO called the nation ‘uninvestable’
‘Acting President of Venezuela’: Trump shares fake post after highest-level travel warning
‘Acting President of Venezuela’: Trump’s bizarre claim weeks after capturing Maduro
Trump Describes Himself as Acting President of Venezuela
Donald Trump calls himself ‘Acting President of Venezuela’ in Truth Social post - Telegraph India
Trump Declares Himself ‘Acting President of Venezuela’ in Latest Truth Social Post
US President Donald Trump Declares Himself 'Acting President Of Venezuela' In Truth Social Post
Donald Trump posts image showing himself as ‘Acting President of Venezuela’ as US engages Caracas
Trump may exclude Exxon from Venezuela oil plans — ‘They're playing too cute’
Trump inclined to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after CEO calls it uninvestable
Donald Trump Declares Himself "Acting President Of Venezuela" In Viral Post
"Inclined" To Keep ExxonMobil Out Of Venezuela After CEO's Response: Trump