Cuba at the breaking point, or the bargaining table? (opens original article in a new tab)

The U.S. has increased sanctions on Cuba, causing economic turmoil, while Cuba has made limited concessions. The U.S. aims for a controlled political transition through pressure and diplomacy, avoiding military action.

• U.S. intensified sanctions on Cuba, including financial, commercial, and military measures, leading to economic collapse.
• Cuba released 51 political prisoners and allowed U.S. investors to operate on the island, but rejected U.S. aid as propaganda.
• U.S. seeks controlled political transition in Cuba through economic pressure and diplomacy, not military intervention.