On Friday, February 27, the US President stated he is considering a “peaceful takeover” of Cuba, without providing details, as Washington imposes an oil embargo on the island. Donald Trump mentioned that the Cuban government is in dialogue with the US and is facing severe problems, lacking money and resources. He expressed optimism about potential changes in Cuba, noting that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is handling the situation. The comments come amid heightened tensions between Washington and Havana, particularly following a recent incident involving a boat from Florida that allegedly violated Cuban waters, resulting in the death of four crew members. Cuba has requested US assistance in clarifying the incident and expressed willingness to exchange information with the US government. The US recently eased the oil blockade on Cuba, allowing limited re-exportation of Venezuelan oil to the island, while the UN Human Rights Office highlighted that the blockade violates international law and has severely impacted Cuba's food, health, and water supply systems.