Trump Cuts Cuba’s Oil Lifeline: Havana Stands Defiant Against Venezuela Sanctions
President Trump has announced a total cutoff of Venezuelan oil and funds to Cuba. Havana responds with defiance, calling the move an act of economic warfare.
A cold war chill has returned to the Caribbean. President Donald Trump declared on January 12, 2026, that the island of Cuba will receive no more Venezuelan oil or money. This aggressive move aims to sever the strategic dependency between Havana and Caracas, signaling a significant escalation in U.S. foreign policy.
The Logic Behind Trump Cuba Venezuela Oil Blockade
According to Reuters, the Trump administration views the oil-for-intelligence swap between the two nations as a primary driver of instability in the region. For years, Venezuela has shipped an estimated 50,000 to 80,000 barrels of oil daily to Cuba. Trump’s new policy aims to ensure this flow stops immediately, utilizing financial sanctions and naval monitoring to enforce the mandate.
Havana’s Response and Regional Implications
The Cuban government remains defiant. President Miguel Díaz-Canel stated that the island won't be intimidated by 'imperialist threats.' While the move could paralyze Cuba's already fragile power grid, it also risks pushing Havana closer to Russia and China for emergency energy supplies. Analysts suggest that if the economic situation worsens, it could trigger a new wave of mass migration toward Florida.
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