How Viable & Imminent Could a US Naval Blockade of Cuba Be?

The possibility of a US naval blockade of Cuba has entered political and media debate. On January 24, 2026, Cuban Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Carlos Fernandez de Cossío denounced what he described as a “brutal” attempt by the US government to prevent fuel from reaching the country—a measure that, he said, would constitute an act of aggression against a state that poses no threat to Washington.