U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is intensifying its pressure campaign on Cuba by overtly sending a spy chief to Havana. The move aims to ensure clarity and compliance with U.S. demands.

<img alt="CIA Director John Ratcliffe, seen in profile, while standing on one side of a table, across from unnamed Cuban officials." height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/b2a705ae-dd06-4db3-a8ba-2eb5c959c3f1,1778873828149/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C164%2C2048%2C1152%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="CIA Director John Ratcliffe attends a meeting with Cuban officials at a location given as Havana, Cuba in this image released May 14, 2026. CIA via X/Handout via REUTERS THI...