The U.S. government has imposed sanctions on Cuba’s state-owned oil and gas company, intensifying an already delicate relationship between the two nations. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that crucial assets of the company have been singled out, underscoring Washington’s firm stance.

One day after the ouster of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump has signaled renewed interest in a U.S. takeover of Greenland, a Danish territory. Meanwhile, his administration has also turned its attention to Cuba, prompting questions about its next moves on the global stage.