4 ways Trump is following the Venezuela playbook with Cuba, and one where he isn’t
The Trump administration's approach to Cuba mirrors its strategy in Venezuela, involving military threats and oil embargoes. Experts caution that the outcomes may differ significantly due to the unique political landscapes of each country. Unlike Venezuela, Cuba lacks a clear successor to its leadership, complicating potential U.S. intervention.
- ▪The Trump administration is applying a strategy against Cuba similar to its approach in Venezuela, including military threats and oil embargoes.
- ▪Experts note that Cuba's political situation is distinct from Venezuela's, lacking a clear successor to the current leadership.
- ▪The U.S. military presence in the Caribbean is currently less significant than the buildup seen off Venezuela's coast before Maduro's ouster.
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The Trump administration’s strategy against Cuba is looking a lot like the playbook for Venezuela: An oil blockade, a growing U.S. military presence, federal charges and repeated threats of intervention.Recommended Video But similar pressure campaigns do not equal similar results, experts say, even if President Donald Trump has often warned that “Cuba is next.” “President Trump viewed the Venezuelan intervention as a fantastic success,” said Brian Finucane, a senior adviser with the International Crisis Group and a former State Department lawyer. “And he’s sought to replicate the Venezuela model elsewhere, including in Iran. But obviously, Cuba, like Iran, is a very different country than Venezuela.” If the U.S.
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