Trump Suggests U.S. Could Pursue 'Friendly Takeover' of Cuba

Fuente: International Business Times

In a striking public comment, President Donald Trump suggested Friday that the United States might pursue what he called a "friendly takeover" of Cuba as tensions with the island nation 90 miles off the coast of Florida have heightened. Speaking to reporters, Trump said that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is holding discussions with Cuban authorities at what he termed a "very high level", though he did not provide specifics on the content or scope of those negotiations. The president said, "The Cuban government is talking with us.