- The Trump administration is considering a full oil blockade of Cuba to push for regime change.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio is a key supporter of the potential blockade.
- Concerns about a humanitarian crisis in Cuba are delaying a final decision on the blockade.
A: Hey Hana-chan! Did you hear anything crazy in the news?
B: Oh, hi Kenji! No, what's up? Something about Trump again?
A: Yeah, basically! Politico, a news website, says Trump might completely block oil shipments to Cuba.
B: Seriously? A total blockade? Why would they do that?
A: Apparently, they want to push for a change in the Cuban government. Like, get a new leader.
B: Wow. Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, is pushing for it, right? He's Cuban-American, I remember.
A: Exactly! But… some people in the government are worried.
B: Worried about what?
A: They're afraid it could cause a big humanitarian crisis in Cuba. Like, people wouldn't have enough food or fuel.
B: Oh, that’s terrible. So, they haven’t decided yet?
A: Not yet. But Trump has been hinting at it on social media. He wants them to "make a deal," or else...
B: He’s really putting pressure on Cuba! The Wall Street Journal says they want this change by the end of the year.
A: Yeah, it’s part of a bigger thing, trying to get stability in the Americas, you know? Cuba’s become a new priority for them.
B: Crazy times, huh? Let's hope things don't get worse.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio is a key supporter of the potential blockade.
- Concerns about a humanitarian crisis in Cuba are delaying a final decision on the blockade.
A: Hey Hana-chan! Did you hear anything crazy in the news?
B: Oh, hi Kenji! No, what's up? Something about Trump again?
A: Yeah, basically! Politico, a news website, says Trump might completely block oil shipments to Cuba.
B: Seriously? A total blockade? Why would they do that?
A: Apparently, they want to push for a change in the Cuban government. Like, get a new leader.
B: Wow. Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, is pushing for it, right? He's Cuban-American, I remember.
A: Exactly! But… some people in the government are worried.
B: Worried about what?
A: They're afraid it could cause a big humanitarian crisis in Cuba. Like, people wouldn't have enough food or fuel.
B: Oh, that’s terrible. So, they haven’t decided yet?
A: Not yet. But Trump has been hinting at it on social media. He wants them to "make a deal," or else...
B: He’s really putting pressure on Cuba! The Wall Street Journal says they want this change by the end of the year.
A: Yeah, it’s part of a bigger thing, trying to get stability in the Americas, you know? Cuba’s become a new priority for them.
B: Crazy times, huh? Let's hope things don't get worse.
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The Trump admin. is considering a full oil blockade of Cuba to pressure for regime change, backed by Secretary Rubio. Concerns over a potential humanitarian crisis are delaying a final decision. #Cuba #Trump #blockade
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Category ID: listed_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260124_09/#summary
Date: Jan. 24, 2026
Notes: NHK News Summary - 2026-01-24
Created: 2026/01/26 05:40
Updated: 2026/01/26 07:45
Last Read: 2026/01/26 07:45