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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 

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