Foreign Policy

U.S. Issues Stark Warning to Cuba: Time for Dramatic Change Is Now

By Economics Desk | February 18, 2026

The Trump administration warns that Cuba’s failing regime must implement sweeping reforms soon or face deeper collapse, underscoring America’s commitment to freedom in the Western Hemisphere.

In a firm message echoing America’s enduring commitment to liberty and national security, the Trump administration has issued a blunt warning to the Cuban regime: dramatic changes must occur immediately or risk total collapse. Speaking from Washington, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated plainly that "they are a regime falling apart," as Cuba plunges into its worst crisis in over six decades. For hardworking American families watching this unfold, the stakes are clear. A failing communist state just 90 miles offshore not only threatens regional stability but also invites increased migration and security concerns at our southern border. How...

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