President Trump has been openly mulling a takeover of Cuba similar to the operation that toppled Venezuela's Nicolás Madoro. What it would mean for the regime's leaders remains to be seen. Here are some of the figures to watch.
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Ellen Uchimiya,
May 19, 2026 / 10:54 AM EDT
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