Trump declares Cuba is ‘in its last moments of life’

WorldPolitics
8 Mar 2026 • 4:26 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Trump declared Cuba is "in its last moments of life" during a speech in Florida, hinting at potential future action against the Caribbean nation.
  • He unveiled "The Shield of the Americas," a new coalition aimed at bolstering security across the Western Hemisphere, with Kristi Noem appointed as a special envoy.
  • During the summit, Trump signed a proclamation committing to dismantle terrorist organisations and cartels, an effort endorsed by seventeen nations.
  • The initiative follows recent military actions authorised by Trump in countries including Iran, Venezuela, and Ecuador, which have drawn criticism for being illegal and reckless.
  • Despite the White House defending these actions as necessary for American protection, recent polls indicate that some of the administration's overseas interventions are unpopular with the public.

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