This Thursday, the White House reiterated one of its most forceful warnings regarding the situation in Cuba, stating that the island's government is "in its final moments" and the nation is "on the verge of collapse."
These remarks were delivered by presidential spokesperson Karoline Leavitt during a press briefing, just hours after Miguel Díaz-Canel publicly acknowledged from Havana that "more difficult times" are looming for Cubans.
"Right now, the Cuban government is in its final stages... the country is about to fall apart," Leavitt told reporters.
The spokesperson went further, issuing a direct warning to the regime, advising that given Cuba's critical state, authorities should carefully consider their words when addressing the President of the United States.
"The fact that the Cuban government is in its last phase and their country is on the brink of collapse... they should be wise with their statements directed at the U.S. President," she stated.
Despite the pressure, Leavitt emphasized that President Donald Trump remains open to diplomatic channels and hinted that there are already ongoing contacts with the Havana regime.
"As I just reiterated, the President is always willing to engage diplomatically, and I believe that is indeed happening with the Cuban government," she noted.
Washington's warning comes at a particularly fragile moment for the regime. On Thursday morning, Díaz-Canel admitted during a broadcast on the Presidency's YouTube channel that Cuba is bracing for an even more critical phase, marked by severe fuel shortages and new restrictions.
"I am not an idealist. I know we will face tough times," said the leader, who continued to push the official narrative of "creative resistance" as a formula to tackle the economic and energy collapse.
During his address, Díaz-Canel spoke of an "acute fuel shortage" and hinted at measures that will force activities to stop or be postponed, urging the population to "save much more" and trust the government.
"To avoid being suffocated, there is a strategy, a program, and there will be new measures. Some are restrictive, but there are things we will have to halt or postpone," he asserted.
The president once again blamed the United States for the internal crisis, claiming that the fuel supply has been disrupted since what he described as "the blockade on Venezuela began in December 2025."
However, Díaz-Canel offered no concrete details on how the regime intends to navigate the immediate challenges amidst prolonged blackouts, widespread shortages, and growing social unrest.
While the Cuban government calls for sacrifice and relies on old political formulas inherited from the Castro era, the White House sends a drastically different message: that the system is nearing its endpoint.
Key Insights on the Current Situation in Cuba
What did the White House warn about Cuba?
The White House warned that the Cuban government is "in its final moments" and that the country is on the verge of collapse.
How has the Cuban government responded to the crisis?
Miguel Díaz-Canel acknowledged that Cuba is facing more difficult times, marked by severe fuel shortages and new restrictions, and has called for the population to save more and trust the government.
What stance is the U.S. taking towards Cuba?
Despite the critical warning, the U.S. remains open to diplomatic engagement with Cuba, suggesting ongoing contacts between the two governments.