Trump Administration Says Cuba Is “in a Lot of Trouble”
Cuba could be the next target for the United States' efforts in Latin America after Venezuela. according to Marco Rubio.
Quick overview
- After capturing Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that Cuba may be the next target for the U.S. government.
- Rubio warned Cuba's leadership to be concerned due to their support for the Maduro regime, which the U.S. views as a threat.
- The Trump administration appears to have a long-term strategy for Latin America that extends beyond Venezuela, with potential implications for Cuba and Colombia.
- Despite geopolitical tensions, U.S. stock indices remain near all-time highs, indicating that market confidence has not been significantly affected.
After the U.S. government captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Cuba is in their sights.
When asked what the next step in Latin America is after Venezuela, Rubio said that it is no secret that they are not big fans of Cuba and that the country is in a lot of trouble for the support of the Maduro regime.
Does this mean that the Trump administration has plans to target Cuba next? Could their efforts to stem the flow of illegal drugs into the United States extend to Cuba, Colombia, and other nearby countries?
Rubio Warns Cuba
On Saturday, Rubio sent a warning to Cuba’s leadership saying, “I’d be concerned if I were them.” Nothing concrete has been stated against Cuba and surrounding Latin America countries, but it is obvious that the United States government is not happy with Cuba’s support in particular of the Maduro administration.
The justification that Trump used to arrest Maduro is that the illegal drug trade Venezuela engages in is a direct threat to the United States. It is for this reason that Colombia feels threatened, since they have been repeatedly accused of allowing drug trade to persist unchecked. The Colombian President Gustavo Petro says he has reinforced the country’s border with Venezuela and he will “take up arms again,” if necessary.
Rubio added about the situation: “One of the biggest problems Venezuelans have is they have to declare independence from Cuba.” He stated that this government wants to help the people of Cuba as well as those who have been forced out of the country.
It is obvious that the Trump administration has a long-term plan with Latin America that does not end with Maduro’s capture. For now, the U.S. is helping stabilize Venezuela until the new government can run it successfully, but even that is not the endpoint. Cuba has declared the U.S. missile strikes on Venezuela to be an act of terrorism, and Rubio says that America wants friendly neighbors in the region. There could be more conflict to come.
So far, the recent news of Maduro’s capture and threats among world leaders has not been enough to slow down trading. U.S. stock indices remain near all-time highs, and the Bitcoin is looking bullish for the first time in weeks.
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