--- title: "Shadow of War over the Caribbean: Politico Reveals US Plans for Invasion of Cuba" description: "Politico has revealed shocking details: the Pentagon has already prepared troops for an invasion of Cuba. The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz has anchored in the Caribbean Sea, and intelligence agencies are discussing a scenario to kidnap Raul Castro. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸš€πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ί" date: 2026-05-29T14:26:25.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/shadow-of-war-over-the-caribbean-politico-reveals-us-plans-for-invasion-of-cuba tags: [] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Shadow of War over the Caribbean: Politico Reveals US Plans for Invasion of Cuba ![USS Nimitz aircraft carrier and US military grouping in the Caribbean Sea in the context of the threat of invasion of Cuba](https://xab.info/media/2026/05/29/politico-razglashilo-plany-ssha-po-vtorzheniyu-na-kubu/avianosets-ssha-uss-nimitz-karibskoe-more.webp) The atmosphere in the Caribbean has intensified sharply. According to the authoritative publication Politico, the Pentagon has completed a month-long preparation for a large-scale military operation against Cuba. All necessary resources are already in place, and Washington is on standby β€” only one order from President Donald Trump is missing. ### Scaling Up the War Machine The geography of force deployment is impressive. On May 20, a powerful aircraft carrier strike group under the flag of the giant USS Nimitz entered the Caribbean Sea. This is not just a show of force but a real combat fist capable of delivering a crushing blow. Simultaneously, the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge is stationed off the coast of Virginia. On board are 2,500 Marines ready for immediate landing at any point on the island. American drones and reconnaissance aircraft have been patrolling the airspace over Cuba for the past few months, gathering data for strike planning. Politico notes that the current naval presence in the region is the largest outside the Middle East, giving Washington the ability to act immediately. ### Political Context: From Pressure to Forceful Scenarios Rhetoric in the White House has shifted from diplomatic pressure to open threats. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on May 27 during a government meeting, called the situation in Cuba critical, stating that the presence of a "failed state" just 90 miles from American shores is a direct threat to national security. According to sources, Trump is considering an invasion scenario as an alternative that has become relevant after the failure of attempts to overthrow the communist regime through economic means. ### Strike Strategy: Objectives and Scenarios Experts are already modeling possible scenarios. Mark Cancian, senior analyst at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, points to the key role of the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier and fighters based in Florida and Puerto Rico. Action scenarios may vary from targeted airstrikes on air defense systems to the complete neutralization of the country's leadership. Cancian directly names Raul Castro β€” the brother of the late Fidel and former leader β€” as the main target of the operation. According to the analyst, the goal could be regime change and the establishment of relations similar to the current ones with Venezuela. ### Special Operations and Legal Pressure In addition to open warfare, Washington is preparing more subtle tools. Reuters, citing the US Department of Justice, reported plans to charge 94-year-old Raul Castro. However, The New York Times went further, reporting on the preparation of a special operation to capture the leader of Cuba. The kidnapping scenario is being considered by analogy with the January operation against Nicolas Maduro. Despite the fact that the Pentagon will need additional forces for a large-scale ground invasion, the current grouping is already ready to implement aggressive scenarios, turning Cuba into a potential epicenter of a new geopolitical crisis.