Allies of President Donald Trump and hardline members of Congress are intensifying calls to pressure Cuba, viewing the island as the next target for regime change after Venezuela's collapse. With Venezuela no longer able to support Havana economically, administration officials are considering measures such as blocking oil shipments and imposing tariffs on countries that maintain trade with Cuba. While some lawmakers are optimistic about the possibility of forcing political change, others question whether further sanctions will have a significant impact given Cuba's history of resilience and the differences between its government and Venezuela's. The debate continues as the administration weighs its options, with strong support from Cuban-American lawmakers and the exile community in South Florida.

Despite the push for tougher action, Cuba's regime remains deeply entrenched and less vulnerable to internal splits than Venezuela, making the path to change uncertain. The administration's next steps could reshape U.S. relations with both Cuba and its allies, as Washington considers new strategies to increase pressure on Havana.