Trump on Cuba: "I would take it or free it," demands free-market reforms

Published on March 18, 2026 | Translated from Spanish

Donald Trump declared that he would have the honor of taking or liberating Cuba, describing it as a failed and weakened nation. His administration is pressing for the implementation of free market economic reforms, arguing that the recent measures by the Cuban government to allow foreign investment are insufficient. The issue reignites the debate about the future of the island and its economic model. 🇺🇸

A map of Cuba with Trump's face superimposed, pointing to the island with one hand while the other holds a dollar bill.

The digital blockade and the need for technological infrastructure 📡

Beyond politics, an economic change in Cuba would require a massive update to its technological infrastructure. Internet connectivity is limited and expensive, and the computer hardware is obsolete. To attract real investments, stable networks, digital payment systems, and a modernization of telecommunications would be needed. Without this foundation, any transition to a more open market would face a structural obstacle.

A weekly package with the reforms included? 💾

Imagine the scenario: if the reforms arrive, perhaps the distribution method would be the well-known one. The weekly package could include, along with the series and software, a PDF tutorial on capitalism for beginners and a folder with the forms from the new tax office. The economic system update, Cuban-style, would be a matter of USB download and patience, while the router restarts for the umpteenth time.