The US and Cuba have for decades had a troubled relationship, with the former imposing sanctions and travel restrictions on its close Caribbean neighbour.
Now, in its attack on Venezuela, and the capture of president Nicolas Maduro, the US has dealt Cuba a blow so significant that President Trump has warned the socialist state is, “ready to fall”.
BBC Central America and Cuba correspondent Will Grant speaks to Asma Khalid.
He explains the deeply intertwined relationship between Venezuela and Cuba, and how Havana’s government plans to stand up to Trump.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:05 Why does Trump have a problem with Cuba?
02:28 Cuba’s connections to Venezuela
07:54 How much oil does Cuba get from Venezuela?
11:54 When Obama went to Cuba
14:00 Mark Rubio’s involvement
17:00 What is Trump’s goal with Cuba?
20:00 What do people in Cuba think?
