United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has
dismissed reports suggesting that Washington is actively pushing for the
removal of Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel.
In a late-night post on X, Rubio described a report by
The New York Times as “fake,” accusing it of relying on unreliable sources.
However, he did not clearly state whether he was rejecting the entire report or
only parts of it.
The report had claimed that officials under Donald
Trump encouraged Cuba to consider removing Díaz-Canel, though it stopped short
of calling for a full regime change.
Despite Rubio’s denial, recent developments indicate
that the U.S. has intensified pressure on Cuba through economic measures and
diplomatic actions. (AP
News)
Washington is said to view Díaz-Canel as a hardline
leader unlikely to introduce meaningful reforms, even as Cuba faces a deep
economic crisis marked by fuel shortages and widespread power outages. (The
Washington Post)
Rubio, a Cuban-American politician, has long advocated
for ending Cuba’s communist system established after the Cuban Revolution led
by Fidel Castro.
The Trump administration has ramped up pressure on the
island, including restricting oil supplies—measures that have worsened energy
shortages and economic hardship across Cuba. (Reuters)
While Trump has hinted at the possibility of striking
a deal with Cuba, he has also made strong remarks about the country’s
vulnerability.
Analysts say Washington’s strategy appears focused on
forcing political and economic concessions rather than directly pursuing regime
change, even as tensions between both nations continue to escalate.
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