Cuba's resilience tested as Trump-era pressure tightens the squeeze

AP reports Cuba’s government, led by Díaz‑Canel, remains defiant as Trump-era pressure intensifies—with talk of a fuel blockade and tougher sanctions—while the White House signals some humanitarian aid and limited private‑sector fuel allowances. Analysts say the regime’s resilience endures despite growing shortages and hardship, though critics warn the policy could deepen economic pain. The piece also frames the situation within wider US‑Venezuela tensions and private‑sector responses from Cuban entrepreneurs.