USA and Cuba Relations

May 15, 2026, 21:13
Latin AmericaInternational

Introduction

John Ratcliffe is the head of the CIA. He visited Cuba on May 14, 2026. He had a message from President Donald Trump.

Main Body

Mr. Ratcliffe met with Cuban leaders. He said the USA wants to help Cuba with money and security. But Cuba must change first. Cuba must stop helping Russia and China. Cuba has a big problem with fuel. The USA stopped fuel from going to Cuba in January. Now, Cuba has no fuel. There is no electricity for many hours. People are angry. The USA offers 100 million dollars for food and medicine. But the USA does not want to give the money to the Cuban government. They want to give it to the Church. Also, the USA wants to put old leader Raúl Castro in jail for old crimes.

Conclusion

The USA is talking to Cuba, but they are also making life very hard for them.

Learning

💡 The 'Must' Pattern

In this text, we see a strong word: must. Use this when something is 100% necessary.

  • Cuba must change. → (No choice!)
  • Cuba must stop helping. → (Necessary action!)

Simple Rule: Must + Action Word (Base form)

🔋 Words for 'Nothing'

Look at how the text describes a lack of things. This is a great way to move to A2 level:

  1. No + noun: Cuba has no fuel.
  2. No + noun: There is no electricity.

Instead of saying "There is not any fuel," just use "no fuel." It is faster and more natural.

⏳ Time Markers

Notice these specific dates. They tell us when things happened:

  • On May 14 (Use on for specific dates)
  • In January (Use in for months)

Quick Map: On → Day/Date In → Month/Year

Vocabulary Learning

head (n.)
the person in charge of an organization
Example:She is the head of the school.
visited (v.)
went to see someone or a place
Example:He visited the museum yesterday.
message (n.)
a written or spoken communication
Example:She left a message on the phone.
said (v.)
expressed in words
Example:He said he would come.
wants (v.)
desires
Example:She wants a new book.
help (v.)
to assist
Example:Can you help me with this?
money (n.)
currency used for buying goods
Example:He saved his money.
security (n.)
state of being safe
Example:The security guard checked everyone.
must (modal)
obligation or necessity
Example:You must finish your homework.
change (v.)
to make different
Example:We need to change the plan.
stop (v.)
to cease
Example:Stop talking loudly.
big (adj.)
large in size
Example:It is a big house.
problem (n.)
a difficult situation
Example:We have a problem with the computer.
fuel (n.)
material used to make energy
Example:Cars need fuel to run.
electricity (n.)
power that lights homes
Example:The electricity is on.
many (adj.)
numerous
Example:Many people came to the party.
angry (adj.)
feeling upset
Example:He was angry about the delay.
food (n.)
things we eat
Example:We bought fresh food.
medicine (n.)
drug used to cure sickness
Example:She took her medicine.