Coverage dated January 27, 2026

Donald Trump issues Cuba warning: "Failing pretty soon"

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Trump said Cuba was suffering due to the fall of its ally, former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.

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The Daily Caller
Trump Warns Commie Cuba To Fail ‘Pretty Soon’ As Key Oil Lifeline Cut Off (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jan 27, 2026
The Daily Caller's feed description
Cuba’s communist regime is under escalating strain as Trump intensifies his campaign to isolate the island and Mexico cuts off crucial oil shipments.
Al Jazeera
Venezuela and Mexico: How Trump is trying to choke Cuba’s oil supplies (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jan 27, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
Cuba’s economy is on the verge of collapse as two of the country’s top oil supplies dry up amid US pressure.
Newsweek
Donald Trump issues Cuba warning: "Failing pretty soon" (opens Newsweek)
Published Jan 27, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
Trump said Cuba was suffering due to the fall of its ally, former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
Latin Times
Trump Claims 'Cuba Will Be Failing Pretty Soon' As Economic Crisis Deepens Further (opens Latin Times)
Published Jan 27, 2026
Latin Times's feed description
President Donald Trump said "Cuba will be failing pretty soon" as a result of its continued economic collapse, exacerbated by the U.S.'s influence over Venezuela following the capture of Nicolas
BNO News
Trump says Cuba near failure as Mexico halts oil shipments (opens BNO News)
Published Jan 27, 2026
BNO News's feed description
U.S. President Trump said the Cuban government is nearing collapse, citing the loss of Venezuelan oil and financial support. “Cuba will be falling pretty soon,” Trump said speaking to reportes on Tuesday. “Cuba is really a nation that is very close to failing.