Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Cuba Rejects Trump's Venezuelan Oil Threat
President Trump said he will stop sending oil and money to Cuba.
He said Cuba has been helping Venezuela's leaders in the past, and this is not okay anymore.
Cuba's president, Miguel Diaz Canel, said that Cuba is a free and independent country, and no one can tell them what to do.
He also said that the US has been causing problems for Cuba for a long time.
Cuba's foreign minister said that Cuba has the right to buy oil from any country it wants, and the US is being unfair.
Cuba is having a hard time with its economy, and this situation might make things even more difficult.
Trump also said there are talks between the US and Cuba, but Cuba says there are no such talks, only technical contacts about migration.
Trump threatens to cut off oil and money to Cuba, citing Cuba's support for Venezuela's previous dictators.
Cuban President Miguel Diaz Canel asserts Cuba's sovereignty and right to purchase oil from any willing country.
Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez accuses the US of criminal behavior and interference in Cuba's oil purchases.
Venezuela, Cuba's largest oil supplier, has halted shipments to Cuba, and Mexico has emerged as an alternative supplier with limited capacity.
Cuba's economic situation is severely strained, with frequent blackouts and trade sanctions exacerbating the challenges.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump, Cuban President Miguel Diaz Canel, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez
- What
- Trump threatens to cut off oil and money to Cuba, and Cuba responds by asserting its sovereignty and right to purchase oil from any willing country.
- When
- January 2023 (specific dates not provided in the articles)
- Where
- United States, Cuba, Venezuela, Mexico
- Why
- Trump's threat is part of his hardened rhetoric against Cuba and Venezuela, while Cuba's response is a defense of its sovereignty and economic rights.
United States
Cuba
Oil and Money to Cuba
United States
Trump threatens to cut off oil and money to Cuba, citing Cuba's support for Venezuela's previous dictators.
Cuba
Cuba asserts its sovereignty and right to purchase oil from any willing country, accusing the US of criminal behavior and interference.
US Sanctions
United States
The US maintains that its sanctions are a response to Cuba's actions and alliances.
Cuba
Cuba claims that US sanctions are the root cause of its economic hardships and that the US has no moral authority to dictate terms.
Conversations with the US
United States
Trump claims that there are talks between the US and Cuba.
Cuba
Cuba denies any conversations with the US, stating there are only technical contacts in the area of migration.
- Trump's Threat
- No more oil or money going to Cuba - ZERO!
- Cuban Response
- Cuba is a free, independent, and sovereign nation. Nobody dictates what we do.
- Cuban Oil Suppliers
- Venezuela (largest supplier), Mexico (alternative supplier)
- US-Cuba Relations
- 66 years of US aggression against Cuba, according to Cuban President Diaz Canel
- Cuban Economic Situation
- Severely strained key sectors, frequent blackouts, trade sanctions
- Cuban Foreign Minister's Statement
- Cuba has the right to purchase oil from any country willing to export it without US interference.
- US Sanctions
- Economy-crippling sanctions imposed on Cuba for decades, ramped up by Trump
- Trump's Deal Offer
- Trump urges Cuba to make a deal, but provides no details
Sources
"Sounds Good": Trump Reposts Suggestion That Rubio Become Next Cuba Leader
Secretary Marco Rubio as next Cuban president? Trump says, ‘Sounds good to me’
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"No More Oil Or Money Going to Cuba," Says US President Trump
"No One Tells Us What To Do": Cuban President After Trump's Threat
Cuba defiant after Trump says island to receive no more Venezuelan oil or money
'Op Mongoose', 'Cigar Bomb': US' Failed Attempts To Change Regime In Cuba
'No One Dictates What We Do': Cuba Fires Back At Trump's Threat Over Venezuelan Oil
Rubio To Be Cuba's President? Trump's 'Sounds Good To Me' Response Sends Strong Signal
US President Donald Trump Posts 'Wikipedia Edit' Labelling Himself 'Acting President of Venezuela'
Trump posts pic of himself as 'Acting President of Venezuela'
Donald Trump warns Cuba to ‘make a deal before it’s too late’
Trump declares himself 'Acting President of Venezuela' in post, after US led intervention
Trump calls himself ‘Acting President of Venezuela’ in Truth Social post
Donald Trump Declares Himself 'Acting President' Of Venezuela in Viral Post
Why Trump's Venezuela Strike Has Latin America On Edge
Marco Rubio’s childhood boast in spotlight as Trump turns up heat on Cuba: 'Overthrow Castro, become President'
Cuba’s Diaz-Canel says there are no current talks with US government
Amid Trump threats, Cuban President says 'no conversations with US'
"No Conversations With US": Cuban President Refutes Trump's Claim Of Talks
Why is Cuba strategic for the United States? Expert explains amid Venezuela crisis
