"That escalation has been sought by some critics of the Cuban government in the administration and backed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to two of the three people, who were granted anonymity to discuss the sensitive discussions. No decision has been made on whether to approve that move, but it could be among the suite of possible actions presented to President Donald Trump to force the end of Cuba's communist government, these people added."
"Following the Trump administration's surprise operation to abduct Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, the president made it clear that other world leaders could soon face a similar fate. Among those who received veiled threats from the administration was Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel. On Wednesday, the Washington Post reported that the Trump administration was looking to oust Cuba's communist regime by the end of the year."
The Trump administration is considering a naval blockade and measures to halt oil exports to Cuba to pressure the communist government. Some administration critics and Secretary of State Marco Rubio support escalation of economic and maritime pressure. No final decision has been made, but these options could be presented to the president as part of a suite of actions aimed at forcing regime change by year-end. The consideration follows a surprise operation to abduct Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and public statements threatening similar actions against other leaders. The administration has already announced an end to Venezuelan oil exports to Cuba.
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