Rubio’s Cuba Gambit: A High-Stakes Push Toward Regime Change
TL;DR
Sen. Marco Rubio is central to a Trump-era strategy to topple Cuba’s 67-year-old regime through maximum pressure, including a naval show of force and claims that Havana menaces U.S. security. Supporters say Rubio now has the authority to pursue a long-held goal, while critics warn the approach could invite unintended confrontation and leaves unclear what comes after any potential regime change.
- ‘This is his legacy’: Marco Rubio nears goal of toppling Cuba’s government The Guardian
- Cubans grapple with fuel shortages and blackouts as US steps up pressure BBC
- The Cuba situation is starting to resemble a pre-conflict playbook CNBC
- Cuba needs a long-term solution to its energy crisis The Conversation
- Trump’s Endgame in Cuba The Free Press
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