Threats Against Nigeria, Greenland, Cuba and Mexico

Updated2026-11-09 Covers2025-01-07 to 2026-11-05

Summary

Trump has threatened military or economic action against four places. One is Greenland, a territory of Denmark. Denmark is an ally in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The others are Nigeria, Cuba and Mexico.¹,²,³,⁴ In January 2026 the U.S. captured Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro. In the days after, Trump said Cuba may “fall” and renewed threats against Mexico.⁵ His adviser Stephen Miller said “Nobody’s going to fight the United States militarily over the future of Greenland.”⁵⁸ In Nigeria, U.S. forces carried out strikes. Nigeria’s government said it approved and coordinated them.⁶ For Cuba, a January 2026 order allowed tariffs on countries that supply Cuba with oil. United Nations (UN) experts call this a fuel blockade. The UN human-rights office says it has disrupted access to medicine and water.⁷ The Greenland dispute ended in a September 2026 agreement that adds U.S. defense areas. Greenland’s foreign minister called the crisis “a serious breach of trust.”⁸ The Cuba national emergency is still in effect as of November 2026. But the tariffs it allowed ended Feb 20.³⁸ Mexico has seen no U.S. strikes that the U.S. has acknowledged. Mexico has charged a former state attorney general with treason for letting U.S. agents join a raid.⁷,⁹

Background

The UN Charter is the treaty that set up the UN. Article 2(4) of the UN Charter³⁹ bars any country from threatening or using force against another country’s land or independence. Article 1 of the North Atlantic Treaty⁴⁰ is the treaty behind NATO. It commits members to settle their disputes peacefully.¹⁰ The Constitution gives Congress alone the power to declare war (Article I, § 8, cl. 11).⁴¹ Congress can also approve force through a law called an Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF). No AUMF covered any operation in this article.⁶,¹¹ The tariff threats relied on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA, 50 U.S.C. §1701 et seq.).⁴² IEEPA lets the President restrict trade with other countries in a declared national emergency. A tariff is a tax on goods coming into the country, paid by the importer. On Feb 20, 2026, the Supreme Court decided Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump.⁴³ It held that IEEPA does not allow the tariffs imposed under it.¹²

For Mexico, the administration took two legal steps. First, the State Department named six Mexico-based cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs). It acted under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. That is the only law its Federal Register notice cites.⁴ Separately, Executive Order (EO) 14157⁴⁴ also provides for naming cartels as FTOs. An executive order is a written order from the President to the agencies he runs. It is not a law passed by Congress. Second, on Oct 1, 2025 the administration told Congress that the U.S. was in a “non-international armed conflict” with cartels. It said the President had “determined that their actions constitute an armed attack against the United States.”¹¹ “There has been no armed attack on the United States,” former State Department lawyer Brian Finucane responded. Sen. Jack Reed said lethal force ordered without Congress “nor legal justification” was “unacceptable.”¹¹ That same day, the Senate Armed Services Committee held a closed meeting. There, Defense Department General Counsel Earl Matthews argued that the FTO labels give the department “unilateral authority” to use force. He would not give a written legal reason.⁵⁰ On Oct 10 U.S. representative John Kelley told the UN Security Council that the U.S. is in a “non-international armed conflict” with the cartels.⁵³

What happened

Greenland

On Jan 7, 2025, Trump would not rule out force or tariffs to get Greenland.¹ On Mar 28, 2025, Vice President Vance visited Pituffik Space Base. Greenland’s government had objected to the visit. The base commander, Col. Susannah Meyers, then emailed her staff. She wrote that the administration’s views were “not reflective of Pituffik Space Base.” She was removed from command.¹³ Trump later named his “Golden Dome” missile shield (May 20, 2025) as a reason the U.S. needs Greenland.¹⁴ On May 23, 2025 Trump approved a change to the military’s Unified Command Plan. The Pentagon announced it on June 17, and it moved Greenland from U.S. European Command to U.S. Northern Command, which defends the U.S. homeland. Northern Command took over U.S. forces and Pituffik Space Base there.³⁶

On Dec 21, 2025, Trump named Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland. Stephen Miller later said it was “the formal position of the US government that Greenland should be part of the US.”¹⁰ On Jan 7, 2026 the New York Times asked Trump about limits on his power in general. He said “I don’t need international law.”¹⁰,⁵¹ On Jan 9, Trump met oil executives at the White House. He told them the U.S. was “going to do something” on Greenland “whether they like it or not,” “either the nice way or the more difficult way.”⁵⁴ Miller pushed again to acquire Greenland after the Maduro raid (see Cuba below).⁵⁸ On Jan 17, Trump posted on Truth Social about tariffs on eight European allies. The allies would face 10% tariffs from Feb 1, rising to 25% on June 1 unless a deal was reached for the purchase of Greenland.¹⁹,⁵² NBC later reported that Gen. Dan Caine, the Joint Chiefs chairman, laid out military options. Trump decided against using force.²⁰ On Jan 21, at Davos, Trump promised to use neither force nor tariffs on Greenland. He withdrew the tariffs. He also announced a “framework” with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.²²

On Sept 22, 2026, Trump, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland Premier Jens-Frederik Nielsen signed a change to the 1951 Defense of Greenland Agreement.⁴⁸ That is the treaty that lets U.S. forces operate in Greenland. The change expands U.S. operations. It reaffirms that Denmark keeps sovereignty, and it hands over no land.⁸ It adds Defense Areas at Narsarsuaq and Mestersvig. It screens military presence and investment from countries outside NATO. It also mentions Golden Dome.⁸ Trump said it gives the U.S. “permanent control over security and all other needs.” Greenland Foreign Minister Múte B. Egede called the crisis “a serious breach of trust.”⁸ Greenland’s parliament approved it 16–0 (7 abstentions) on Nov 3. Inuit Ataqatigiit, Demokraatit, Atassut and one independent voted yes. Siumut backs the deal but did not take part.³²

Nigeria

Between Oct 31 and Nov 5, 2025, Trump pointed to killings of Christians in Nigeria. He named Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern,”² and posted that the U.S. may go in “guns-a-blazing,” and said he would cut aid.⁵⁶ The NYT reported that U.S. Africa Command drew up strike plans.⁵⁷ Nigeria rejected the claim of genocide. It said violence affects Muslims and Christians alike, and it offered to cooperate.² On Dec 25, 2025, the destroyer USS Paul Ignatius fired Tomahawk missiles at ISIS-linked fighters in Sokoto State. Nigeria said it approved and coordinated the strikes.⁶ A member of the Lakurawa group told the Guardian that about 100 fighters were killed and about 200 were missing. Airwars, a group that tracks strike casualties, lists 0–100 reported killed. At least four of the 16 Tomahawks did not explode. Debris fell on farmland near Jabo.¹⁷ About 200 U.S. advisers deployed. A joint U.S.-Nigerian operation followed in May 2026.¹⁸ In August 2026 the Pentagon’s yearly report to Congress on civilians harmed in 2025 “makes no mention of civilian harm in Nigeria,” Airwars reported.⁶⁰ For the casualty count and the pullout, see Status below.

Cuba

On Jan 3, 2026, the Maduro raid killed 32 Cuban military and intelligence personnel, Cuba says.²¹ On Jan 4, Trump said Cuba may “fall” and renewed threats against Mexico.⁵ On Jan 5 Miller pushed again to acquire Greenland.⁵⁸ On Jan 11, Trump told Cuba’s government to “make a deal.”³ A Jan 29 EO declared a national emergency. It allowed tariffs on any country that supplies Cuba with oil. Mexico stopped its shipments.²³ On Feb 20, EO 14389 ended this order’s IEEPA tariffs, along with those of the other IEEPA tariff orders. It left the national emergency in effect.³⁸

President Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed talks on Mar 13. The NYT and USA Today reported that the U.S. aim was to remove him. On Mar 20 Cuba rejected that aim.²⁴,²⁵ By May 14, Cuba’s energy minister had said the island had “absolutely no fuel oil” and “absolutely no diesel.” Blackouts lasted more than 20 hours a day.⁵⁹ Cuba said Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director John Ratcliffe met officials in Havana.²⁷ On Apr 28, the Senate blocked a Cuba war powers resolution 51–47. Republicans said the U.S. was not in “hostilities” with Cuba. Sen. Tim Kaine said “The U.S. is using force to block energy from going to Cuba.”²⁶ On May 20, the Justice Department made public murder and conspiracy charges against Raúl Castro, 94, over the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown.²⁸ On Nov 5, 2026 the State Department and Treasury added two people, eight companies and five tankers to the sanctions list under EO 14404, a Cuba order Trump signed May 1, 2026. Treasury also extended the order to Cuba’s electronics, manufacturing, marine and technology sectors. A listing freezes the target’s property under U.S. control and generally bars Americans from doing business with it. Rubio said the U.S. “will not stand by while the Cuban regime funnels the island’s resources to its military elite.” China rejected the measures.⁶²

Mexico and the cartels

Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed the cartels’ FTO labels on Feb 6, 2025, and they took effect on Feb 20, when the Federal Register published them.⁴ On Feb 27, Trump threatened 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico. That day Mexico sent Rafael Caro Quintero and 28 other cartel figures to the U.S. It did so outside the normal extradition process.⁵⁵ On Dec 15, 2025, Trump awarded a new Mexican Border Defense Medal. At that ceremony he signed EO 14367, which labels illegal fentanyl and the chemicals used to make it as “Weapons of Mass Destruction.” It directs the Defense, Homeland Security, State, Treasury and Justice departments to take “appropriate action.” CNN noted that the President cannot change the law by executive order.³⁷ Trump renewed threats against Mexico after the Maduro raid (see Cuba above).⁵

On Feb 22, 2026, Mexican forces killed “El Mencho,” leader of the CJNG cartel. Mexico’s defense ministry said U.S. authorities provided “complementary information,” and a U.S. defense official said a multi-agency U.S. task force “played a role.” CNN said the exact U.S. role was unclear. More than 70 people died in the operation and the clashes that followed.²⁹ On May 7, the State Department opened a review of all 53 Mexican consulates in the U.S.³⁰ On Oct 18–21, Mexico charged César Jáuregui with treason. He is a former attorney general of the state of Chihuahua. Mexico says he let U.S. agents, reportedly CIA officers, join an April raid without federal approval. Two Americans died in a crash during the raid.⁹ On Oct 25 a Mexican federal judge ordered Jáuregui to stand trial for treason and kept him in jail.⁶¹

Gulf of America naming dispute

In mid-February 2025 Google Maps began showing “Gulf of America” to U.S. users.¹⁵ On May 9, 2025, President Claudia Sheinbaum sued Google. She argued that Trump’s executive order can apply only to the part of the Gulf under U.S. control.¹⁶ In May 2025 a Mexico City court gave an early ruling in Mexico’s favor. It ordered the original name restored. No final judgment has been reported.³⁵,¹⁶

Key dates

• 2025-01-07 — Trump won’t rule out force for Greenland — → ledger
• 2025-02-20 — Cartel FTO designations take effect — → ledger
• 2025-02-27 — Mexico transfers 29 cartel figures to the U.S. — → ledger
• 2025-03-28 — Vance at Pituffik; base commander relieved — → ledger
• 2025-10-01 — “Armed conflict” with cartels notice to Congress — → ledger
• 2025-10-31 — Nigeria designated a “Country of Particular Concern” — → ledger
• 2025-11-01 — Trump threatens to go into Nigeria “guns-a-blazing” — → ledger
• 2025-12-21 — Landry named special envoy to Greenland — → ledger
• 2025-12-25 — U.S. strikes in Nigeria — → ledger
• 2026-01-03 — Maduro raid; 32 Cubans killed — → ledger
• 2026-01-11 — Trump tells Cuba to “make a deal” — → ledger
• 2026-01-17 — Greenland tariffs announced on eight European allies — → ledger
• 2026-01-21 — Davos reversal on Greenland — → ledger
• 2026-01-29 — Cuba national emergency; tariffs authorized on oil suppliers — → ledger
• 2026-02-20 — Learning Resources ruling; EO 14389 ends IEEPA duties — → ledger
• 2026-02-22 — El Mencho killed — → ledger
• 2026-04-28 — Senate blocks Cuba war powers resolution 51–47 — → ledger
• 2026-05-20 — Raúl Castro indicted — → ledger
• 2026-09-22 — Greenland defense agreement signed — → ledger
• 2026-10-18 to 21 — Mexico treason charge over U.S. role in raid — → ledger
• 2026-10-28 — UN General Assembly vote on Cuba embargo — → ledger
• 2026-11-03 — Greenland’s parliament approves the defense agreement — → ledger
• 2026-11-05 — New Cuba sanctions; EO 14404 extended to four sectors — → ledger

Why it matters

Threat of force (UN Charter Art. 2(4); North Atlantic Treaty Art. 1). Art. 2(4) bars the threat of force, not just the use of force, against a country’s land. The legal question is whether Trump’s statements about getting Greenland were such a threat against Denmark, a NATO ally. Those statements include his Jan 7, 2025 refusal to rule out force.¹,¹⁰ The record holds three stated positions from the administration. Miller said annexation was “the formal position of the US government,” as quoted above. “I don’t need international law,” Trump told the New York Times. And on Jan 21, 2026 Trump promised not to use force.¹⁰,²² The record here does not include the administration’s stated legal basis for using force against Greenland. Nigeria’s government said it approved and coordinated the Dec 25 strikes there.⁶

War powers (Art. I, § 8, cl. 11; War Powers Resolution, 50 U.S.C. §1541 et seq.;⁴⁵ 2001 AUMF⁴⁶). The War Powers Resolution is a law that says the President must tell Congress when U.S. forces enter hostilities. It also says he must stop after a set time unless Congress approves. An AUMF is a law in which Congress approves the use of force against certain enemies. For the Nigeria strikes, the administration relied on the President’s own powers under Article II of the Constitution. It did not say in public whether ISIS-Sahel groups count as “associated forces” under the 2001 AUMF. Congress held no war powers vote on Nigeria.⁶,²⁶ For Mexico, the administration’s Oct 1, 2025 notice claimed an armed conflict with cartels. It was based on the President’s finding of an “armed attack,” and the Defense Department’s general counsel told senators the FTO labels supply “unilateral authority” for force. He gave no written legal reason. Finucane and Reed disputed the claim.¹¹,⁵⁰ For Cuba, the Senate voted 51–47 on Apr 28, 2026. The vote turned on whether the oil measures amount to “hostilities.” Republicans said they did not. Kaine said they are a use of force.²⁶

Economic pressure (IEEPA; Learning Resources (2026)). The announced Greenland tariffs and the power to tariff Cuba’s oil suppliers both rested on IEEPA. Learning Resources held on Feb 20, 2026 that IEEPA does not allow tariffs.¹² EO 14380,⁴⁹ issued Jan 29 under a declared national emergency, allowed extra tariffs on countries that supply Cuba with oil. Its Sec. 2(a) says an additional duty “may be imposed” on goods from any such country. On the same day as the ruling, EO 14389 ended the IEEPA tariffs under EO 14380 and the other IEEPA tariff orders. It left their national emergencies in effect.²³,³¹,³⁸ The White House’s stated basis for the national emergency is “threats to the United States by the government of Cuba.”²³ In February UN experts condemned the measure. They said that deliberately depriving civilians of fuel violates international humanitarian and human-rights law.³¹

Mexican sovereignty (Mexican Constitution, Art. 76, fr. III).⁴⁷ The Mexican Constitution requires Mexico’s Senate to approve any foreign forces on Mexican soil. Mexico’s treason charge against Jáuregui rests on his letting U.S. agents, reportedly CIA officers, join a raid without federal approval.⁹ CNN reported that the CIA took part in deadly operations inside Mexico. A CIA spokesperson called it “false and salacious reporting,” and Sheinbaum said there was “absolutely no involvement of US forces” in the El Mencho operation.³⁴

Effects. Cuba reported 32 of its personnel killed in the Maduro raid. It reported blackouts of more than 20 hours a day by May. Mexico stopped oil shipments to Cuba. Airwars recorded 5–8 civilians injured in Nigeria by the Dec 25 strikes.²¹,²⁷,²³,³³ These matters involve the same legal powers as Venezuela and the Maduro Capture and Caribbean Boat Strikes. The tariff measures tie to Tariffs and Trade Policy, and the Gulf renaming ties to Renamings, Monuments and the Ballroom.

Outcome

Where things stand

As of November 2026 none of the four threats led to an annexation, an invasion or an acknowledged U.S. strike without the host country’s consent. Greenland ended in a defense agreement that reaffirms Danish sovereignty. In Nigeria, the strikes, the advisers and the May operation went ahead with Nigeria’s consent. On July 2, 2026 the commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) said the U.S. had “withdrawn much of our forces that were just there for that operation.”⁸,⁶,¹⁸ Mexico has seen no acknowledged U.S. military strikes. The CIA called CNN’s report of CIA involvement in deadly operations there “false and salacious reporting.”³⁴ Cuba is still open. The national emergency is in effect. The UN human-rights office reports disrupted access to medicine and water. No agreement has been reported since Cuba’s Mar 20 rejection of the reported U.S. demand to remove Díaz-Canel.³⁸,⁷,²⁵ On Nov 5, 2026 the U.S. added people, companies and tankers to its Cuba sanctions list and extended EO 14404 to four sectors of Cuba’s economy.⁶² In Mexico, a judge ordered Jáuregui to stand trial for treason on Oct 25.⁶¹ Gaps: few direct quotes of Trump’s threats against Mexico, and no final judgment in Mexico’s suit against Google.

Status

Who is affected

The four threads reach people through strikes, tariffs, criminal charges and reviews by diplomats. In Nigeria, U.S. strikes and advisers reached fighters in Sokoto State and people living near the strike sites.⁶,¹⁷,³³ In Cuba, the Jan 3, 2026 raid in Venezuela killed Cuban personnel. After the Jan 29 order on oil suppliers, Cuba reported a fuel shortage. The UN human-rights office says the shortage disrupted access to medicine and water.²¹,²³,²⁷,⁷ In Mexico, cartel figures were sent to U.S. custody. People died in operations with U.S. involvement. Mexico’s consulates face a State Department review.⁵⁵,²⁹,⁹,³⁰ Eight European allies faced tariffs that were later withdrawn. Greenland and Denmark accepted new U.S. defense areas.¹⁹,²²,⁸

• Cuban residents (oil-supplier tariffs, Reversed Feb 20, 2026; national emergency, In force) — the order came on Jan 29, 2026. By May 14 Cuba’s energy minister had said the island had “absolutely no fuel oil” and “absolutely no diesel,” with blackouts of more than 20 hours a day. The UN human-rights office reports disrupted access to medicine and water.²³,²⁷,⁷ The White House cites “threats to the United States by the government of Cuba.” UN experts said in February that deliberately depriving civilians of fuel violates international humanitarian and human-rights law.²³,³¹
• Oil shipments to Cuba (oil-supplier tariffs, Reversed Feb 20, 2026) — Mexico stopped shipments after the Jan 29, 2026 order allowed tariffs on any country supplying Cuba oil.²³,³⁸
• Cuban military and intelligence personnel (Maduro raid, Jan 3, 2026, Concluded) — Cuba says 32 were killed.²¹
• Fighters in Sokoto State, Nigeria (U.S. strikes Dec 25, 2025, Concluded) — a Lakurawa member told the Guardian about 100 fighters were killed. About 200 were missing, the member said. Airwars lists 0–100 reported killed. Nigeria said it approved and coordinated the strikes.¹⁷,⁶
• People living near the Nigeria strike sites (Dec 25, 2025 strikes; civilian casualties, Unresolved) — Airwars recorded 5–8 civilians injured in Offa and no deaths. Nigeria reported none. At least four Tomahawks did not explode, and debris fell on farmland near Jabo.³³,¹⁷
• U.S. military personnel in Nigeria (deployment, Concluded) — about 200 U.S. advisers deployed after the strikes. A joint U.S.-Nigerian operation followed in May 2026. On July 2, 2026 the AFRICOM commander said the U.S. had pulled out much of its forces.¹⁸
• Mexican cartel figures (transfer to U.S. custody, Concluded) — on Feb 27, 2025, as Trump threatened 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico, Mexico sent Rafael Caro Quintero and 28 others to the U.S. It did not use the normal extradition process.⁵⁵
• People in the El Mencho operation (Mexican operation in which a U.S. task force “played a role,” Concluded) — more than 70 people died in the Feb 22, 2026 operation and the clashes that followed.²⁹
• People in the April 2026 Chihuahua raid (Jáuregui treason case, Pending) — two Americans died in a crash during the raid. On Oct 18–21, 2026 Mexico charged former state attorney general César Jáuregui with treason. Mexico says he let U.S. agents, reportedly CIA officers, join the raid without federal approval.⁹
• Mexican consulates in the U.S. (State Department review, Pending) — a review of all 53 opened May 7, 2026. No findings are reported.³⁰
• Eight European allies (Greenland tariffs, Reversed) — 10% tariffs were announced on Jan 17, 2026 to start Feb 1 and rise to 25% on June 1. They were withdrawn on Jan 21, before the start date.¹⁹,⁵²,²²
• Greenland and Denmark (defense agreement, Concluded) — the Sept 22, 2026 agreement adds U.S. Defense Areas at Narsarsuaq and Mestersvig. It screens military presence and investment from countries outside NATO. It reaffirms Danish sovereignty and hands over no land. Greenland’s parliament approved it 16–0, with 7 abstentions, on Nov 3.⁸,³²
• Pituffik Space Base commander (removed from command, Concluded) — Col. Susannah Meyers was removed after Vance’s Mar 28, 2025 visit. She had emailed staff that the administration’s views were “not reflective of Pituffik Space Base.”¹³
• Raúl Castro (criminal charges, Pending) — the Justice Department made public murder and conspiracy charges against him, at 94, on May 20, 2026. They concern the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown.²⁸
• Google Maps users (Mexico v. Google, Pending) — U.S. users have seen “Gulf of America” since mid-February 2025. A Mexico City court’s early ruling in May 2025 ordered the original name restored. No final judgment is reported.¹⁵,³⁵,¹⁶

Key players

• Donald Trump — President (2025–) — made the statements, announced the tariffs and ordered the strikes.¹⁹,⁶
• Stephen Miller — White House adviser (2025–) — said Greenland annexation was “the formal position of the US government.”¹⁰
• Gen. Dan Caine — Joint Chiefs chairman (2025–) — laid out military options for Greenland, NBC reported.²⁰
• Mette Frederiksen / Jens-Frederik Nielsen — Danish Prime Minister / Greenland Premier (2026) — signed the Sept 22 agreement.⁸
• Claudia Sheinbaum — President of Mexico (2024–) — opposed U.S. military action on Mexican soil; sued Google.⁴,¹⁶
• John Ratcliffe — CIA Director (2025–) — met officials in Havana, Cuba says.²⁷

Chronology

• 2025-01-07 — Trump won’t rule out force for Greenland — → ledger
• 2025-02-mid — Google Maps shows “Gulf of America” — → ledger
• 2025-02-20 — Cartel FTO designations take effect — → ledger
• 2025-02-27 — Mexico transfers Caro Quintero and 28 others to the U.S. — → ledger
• 2025-03-28 — Vance at Pituffik; commander relieved — → ledger
• 2025-05-09 — Mexico sues Google over Gulf label — → ledger
• 2025-05-20 — Golden Dome announced — → ledger
• 2025-05-23 — Greenland moved to Northern Command — → ledger
• 2025-10-01 — “Armed conflict” with cartels notice; SASC session — → ledger
• 2025-10-10 — U.S. tells UN Security Council it is in armed conflict with cartels — → ledger
• 2025-10-31 — Nigeria designated a “Country of Particular Concern” — → ledger
• 2025-11-01 — Trump: U.S. may go into Nigeria “guns-a-blazing” — → ledger
• 2025-11-05 — NYT reports AFRICOM strike plans for Nigeria — → ledger
• 2025-12-15 — EO 14367 fentanyl designated a WMD — → ledger
• 2025-12-21 — Landry named special envoy to Greenland — → ledger
• 2025-12-25 — U.S. strikes in Nigeria — → ledger
• 2026-01-03 — Maduro raid; 32 Cubans killed — → ledger
• 2026-01-04 — Post-raid threats to Cuba, Colombia and Mexico — → ledger
• 2026-01-05 — Miller: “Nobody’s going to fight the United States militarily over the future of Greenland” — → ledger
• 2026-01-07 — Trump’s NYT interview: “I don’t need international law” — → ledger
• 2026-01-09 — Trump tells oil executives the U.S. will act on Greenland “whether they like it or not” — → ledger
• 2026-01-11 — Trump tells Cuba to “make a deal” — → ledger
• 2026-01-17 — Greenland tariffs announced on eight European allies — → ledger
• 2026-01-21 — Davos reversal on Greenland — → ledger
• 2026-01-29 — EO 14380: Cuba national emergency; tariffs authorized on oil suppliers — → ledger
• 2026-02-12 — UN experts condemn the Cuba fuel blockade — → ledger
• 2026-02-20 — SCOTUS strikes down IEEPA tariffs (Learning Resources); EO 14389 ends IEEPA duties incl. Cuba order — → ledger
• 2026-02-22 — El Mencho killed — → ledger
• 2026-03-13 — Díaz-Canel confirms talks with the U.S. — → ledger
• 2026-03-20 — Cuba says its president’s position is not negotiable — → ledger
• 2026-04-28 — Senate blocks Cuba war powers resolution 51–47 — → ledger
• 2026-05-07 — Review of Mexican consulates — → ledger
• 2026-05-13 to 14 — Cuba says it has “absolutely no fuel oil” — → ledger
• 2026-05-14 — Ratcliffe in Havana — → ledger
• 2026-05-20 — Raúl Castro indicted — → ledger
• 2026-08 (mid) — Pentagon’s 2025 civilian-harm report omits Nigeria — → ledger
• 2026-09-22 — Greenland defense deal — → ledger
• 2026-10-18 to 21 — Mexico treason charge over CIA raid — → ledger
• 2026-10-25 — Jáuregui ordered to stand trial for treason — → ledger
• 2026-10-28 — UN vote on Cuba embargo — → ledger
• 2026-11-03 — Greenland’s parliament approves the defense agreement 16–0 — → ledger
• 2026-11-05 — New Cuba sanctions; EO 14404 extended to four sectors — → ledger

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