U.S. seeks Cuba regime change by year-end, Journal reports

Investing.com -- The Trump administration is aggressively pursuing regime change in Cuba by the end of the year, following the successful removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in early January. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, officials are currently searching for government insiders in Havana who might be willing to negotiate an end to Communist rule.

U.S. intelligence assessments suggest the Cuban economy is nearing total collapse after losing its primary benefactor in Caracas. Senior officials told the Journal that while no formal plan is finalized, they view the recent military operation in Venezuela as a strategic blueprint for the island.

President Trump has utilized social media to ramp up pressure on the Caribbean nation’s leadership regarding their dwindling resources. On January 11, he posted, “THERE WILL BE NO MORE OIL OR MONEY GOING TO CUBA - ZERO!”

The administration is reportedly leveraging the recent raid in Caracas, which killed 32 Cuban operatives, as an implicit threat of force. Regarding the urgency of the situation, the President posted, “I strongly suggest they make a deal. BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE.”

In meetings held across Miami and Washington, U.S. officials have been working with exile groups to identify potential defectors within the current regime. The Journal’s sources noted that the administration is looking for anyone who can "see the writing on the wall" and help facilitate a transition.

Trump has described the island as a "failing nation" that appears "ready to fall" under the weight of its own economic instability. By securing a deal before 2027, the administration aims to dismantle the nearly seven-decade-old Communist government and cement a definitive foreign policy legacy.

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