EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 16 MIN
Washington tightens grip as Cuba faces mounting crisis
from Late Night Live - Separate stories podcast · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Whether former President Donald Trump will strike a deal with Cuba remains an open question, as pressure on Havana intensifies. Trump has signalled that worsening fuel shortages and economic strain could create leverage for negotiations, but Cuban officials will reject any arrangement they view as compromising sovereignty.Guest: Dr. Luis Martínez-Fernández, Pegasus Professor at the University of Central Florida and expert in Latino/Hispanic politicsProducer: Ali Benton
What this episode covers
Whether former President Donald Trump will strike a deal with Cuba remains an open question, as pressure on Havana intensifies. Trump has signalled that worsening fuel shortages and economic strain could create leverage for negotiations, but Cuban officials will reject any arrangement they view as compromising sovereignty. Guest: Dr. Luis Martínez-Fernández, Pegasus Professor at the University of Central Florida and expert in Latino/Hispanic politics Producer: Ali Benton
NOW PLAYING
Washington tightens grip as Cuba faces mounting crisis
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Mar 26, 2026 ·1m
Mar 19, 2026 ·34m
Feb 18, 2026 ·11m
Feb 11, 2026 ·45m