Republican candidate Donald Trump will maintain the policies established during his previous administration regarding Cuba if he returns to the White House. Jaime Florez, Spanish spokesperson for Trump's campaign, stated to Martí Noticias that if the Republican wins the election, he will continue the policies of his former administration, particularly those aimed at "rolling back the diplomatic normalization initiated by Barack Obama without any concessions."
Regarding sanctions and the embargo against Cuba, Florez asserted that solutions depend on Havana, not the United States. "If Cuba wants to resolve these issues, it must do the three fundamental things we've been demanding for a long time," he explained. These demands include the unconditional release of all political prisoners, the calling of free elections with participation from multiple parties and international observers, and the cessation of exporting its failed revolution to other countries, especially in Latin America.
"The embargo narrative is a complete fallacy. Cuba buys more goods from the United States than from any other country, so this blockade story needs to end," emphasized Florez. On the alleged Chinese espionage bases in Cuba, the spokesperson declared them unacceptable. "There cannot be military bases in Cuba or anywhere else in the hemisphere," he stressed.
Trump was officially nominated as the Republican candidate for the upcoming elections on Monday during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Last Saturday, he survived an assassination attempt during a rally in Pennsylvania, where he was shot in the right ear. This incident has given a significant boost to his presidential campaign, which Trump is fully leveraging.
FAQs on Trump's Cuba Policy
Here are some key questions and answers regarding Donald Trump's stance on Cuba and its potential implications if he is re-elected.
What are the main elements of Trump's Cuba policy?
Trump's Cuba policy focuses on reversing diplomatic normalization with Cuba, maintaining sanctions, and demanding the release of political prisoners, free elections, and an end to the exportation of Cuba's revolutionary ideology.
How does Trump's stance differ from Obama's policy towards Cuba?
Trump's stance contrasts sharply with Obama's, as he aims to undo the normalization of diplomatic relations that Obama initiated without requiring any significant concessions from the Cuban government.
What conditions does Trump require for Cuba to lift sanctions?
Trump requires Cuba to release all political prisoners, hold free and fair elections with multiple party participation and international oversight, and stop exporting its revolutionary ideals to other countries.