‘This is his legacy’: Marco Rubio nears goal of toppling Cuba’s government
Marco Rubio is advancing US policy towards Cuba, aiming to topple the communist government in Havana. This effort aligns with the Trump administration's strategy of 'maximum pressure' on Cuba, which Rubio has pursued for decades. The situation has escalated with military buildups and claims of national security threats from Cuba.
- ▪Marco Rubio is focusing US policy on Cuba as part of a long-term goal to assert authority in Latin America.
- ▪The Trump administration is preparing to unseat Cuba's government, marking a significant shift in US foreign policy.
- ▪Military assets, including the USS Nimitz, have been deployed to the Caribbean as a show of force against Cuba.
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Rubio is refocusing US policy towards Cuba at a time when the Trump administration is eager to divert attention away from stalled negotiations with Iran. Photograph: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/ReutersView image in fullscreenRubio is refocusing US policy towards Cuba at a time when the Trump administration is eager to divert attention away from stalled negotiations with Iran. Photograph: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/ReutersMarco Rubio‘This is his legacy’: Marco Rubio nears goal of toppling Cuba’s government US secretary of state’s campaign of ‘maximum pressure’ is culmination of a personal pursuit spanning decades Cubans outraged at US charges against Raúl CastroAndrew Roth in WashingtonFri 22 May 2026 10.31 EDTLast modified on Fri 22 May 2026 10.32 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleMarco…
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