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President Donald Trump said he expects to "take Cuba in some form" and claimed broad authority over the island as bilateral talks continue, while U.S. media report Washington has pressed for President Miguel Díaz-Canel to step down.

Trump told reporters he expects to "have the honour of taking Cuba" and said "I can do anything I want" about the country.
The New York Times reported U.S. negotiators have signalled that removing President Miguel Díaz-Canel is a key objective, according to unnamed sources.
Cuban officials say they reject outside interference and have warned that any demand to remove their leader would derail talks.
The White House has not publicly set out a legal basis for any intervention in Cuba.
Cuban authorities report severe economic strain and widespread power outages amid reduced fuel deliveries, which officials link to external pressure.

Trump says he expects to "take Cuba" as U.S.-Cuba talks proceed

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