Washington, DC – Axios, citing US officials, reports that the Trump administration is preparing for the possibility of the Cuba government collapsing this summer.
This comes amid concerns in Washington that the island could descend into chaos and instability.
Washington prefers a peaceful transition
The report explained that the US administration has recently conducted exercises
and studies related to potential military response plans, anticipating a sudden deterioration of the internal situation in Cuba.
This comes amidst the worsening economic and political crisis facing the government in Havana.
According to the report, US officials confirmed that Trump has not authorized any military invasion of Cuba.
The US administration also prefers a peaceful transition to what
it calls a “free Cuba,” without resorting to direct military confrontation.
The report indicated that the White House continues to rely on a policy of economic pressure
and stringent sanctions to increase pressure on the Cuban government.
This is part of a long-term strategy to weaken the ruling regime in Havana.
Emergency plans and pressure on Havana
According to the American website, US security and military institutions have
developed multiple contingency plans to address potential scenarios,
including widespread internal unrest or mass waves of migration toward the United States.
In addition, the US administration is exploring mechanisms to contain any security
or humanitarian repercussions that might result from a sudden collapse of the situation on the island.
This is particularly important given Cuba geographical proximity to the US coast.
The report comes at a time when Cuba is experiencing a severe economic crisis and shortages of basic goods and energy.
This has led to escalating public discontent and increasing pressure on the government.
Washington continues to impose economic sanctions on the Cuban government,
while Havana accuses the United States of attempting to strangle the Cuban economy and interfering in its internal affairs.
This has further heightened tensions between the two countries since Trump’s return to the White House.
