Cuba Fears Escalation

The recent US military strikes targeting Venezuela and the subsequent capture of President Maduro have dramatically heightened fears in Cuba, with many questioning if Cuba is next. Decades of reliance on Venezuela’s aid and the alliance between the two nations, solidified by figures like Hugo Chavez and Maduro, are now threatened. The attacks exposed a long-standing, symbiotic relationship where Cuban doctors, intelligence operatives, and economic advisors supported the Venezuelan government, and vice versa. Cuba has suffered significant losses, with 32 citizens killed in combat actions, and faces worsening economic hardship – including fuel shortages, power outages, and food scarcity – exacerbated by the disruption of this alliance. The Trump administration’s aggressive stance, fueled by “regime-change” ambitions, presents an unprecedented threat to Cuba’s stability and isolation, raising concerns about potential military intervention and the future of the island nation.