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world Dw English 2026-03-28

US Expansionist Ambitions in Cuba Date Back to Early 20th Century

The US has a long history of trying to control Cuba, with Donald Trump not the first to pursue expansionist ambitions on the island.


Donald Trump is not the first US president to have expansionist ambitions for Cuba. The US has a long history of trying to control the island β€” and of antagonistic relations with its government.

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