Why Some U.S. Officials Worry About Pushing Out Cuba's Leader

Some U.S. officials warn that forcing Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel from power could bring a tougher replacement who won't deal with Washington, the New York Times reported on August 7, 2026. The warning shows a flaw in the Trump administration's strategy of intense pressure: it demands Díaz-Canel step down but doesn't plan who comes next.