US threatens to impose maximum sanctions on Cuba for supporting Venezuela
US President Donald Trump has threatened Cuba with the highest level of sanctions over Havana's support for the Venezuelan government led by Nicolas Maduro.
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| US President Donald Trump. Photo: Politico |
"If the Cuban government and military do not immediately stop military operations, as well as other activities that undermine the Venezuelan constitution, a full embargo and the highest level of sanctions will be imposed on Cuba," President Trump wrote on Twitter.
At the same time, the US leader did not specify which Cuban soldiers he was talking about in Venezuela. In addition, US Security Advisor John Bolton reported that "There are about 20-25 thousand Cuban security service personnel" in Venezuela.
Earlier, the US National Security Advisor said Washington intended to achieve government change in Venezuela "as soon as possible".
