Cuban Regime Faces Mounting Pressure as Calls for Change Grow Cuba’s communist regime is experiencing significant pressure due to a severe economic crisis, increasing public unrest, and new U.S. sanctions. U.S. officials express pessimism about peaceful change, noting the regime’s continued consolidation of power and disregard for reform appeals. President Trump has indicated his administration will be the one to bring about change, previously labeling Cuba a “failed nation.”

• Cuba’s communist regime faces growing pressure from economic crisis, unrest, and U.S. sanctions.
• U.S. officials see little chance for peaceful change as the Cuban regime tightens its grip.
• President Trump stated he might be the one to change Cuba’s political and economic system.
• Trump has called Cuba a “failed nation” and mentioned the possibility of a “friendly takeover.”