Trump says Castro family's rule in Cuba has 'zero' chance of continuing

US President Donald Trump has dismissed the possibility of the Castro family remaining in power in Cuba, putting their chances at "zero percent" without revealing what kind of change he expects on the Caribbean island or when it might occur.

Speaking on Saturday, Trump said the likelihood of the Castro family continuing to rule Cuba is "zero percent," stressing that the family will not stay in power in the coming period. His remarks reflect his stance on the future of the country's political system.

Trump's comments come amid ongoing tensions between Washington and Havana, and longstanding disputes over Cuba's political system and the policies of its government.

The Castro family has been synonymous with Cuba's leadership since the 1959 Cuban Revolution, when Fidel Castro took power and led the country until 2008, after which his brother Raul Castro succeeded him.

Raul Castro stepped down as president in 2018 and later left his post as head of the Cuban Communist Party in 2021, transferring leadership to figures outside the family, most notably President Miguel Diaz-Canel, although Raul Castro's name remains influential in Cuban politics.