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Maduro's Capture Could Destabilize Cuba's Communist Regime

1/6/2026

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Graham Warns Regime Collapse

Sen. Lindsey Graham warned that Maduro's capture could topple Cuba's communist regime due to its reliance on Venezuelan oil.
U.S. President Donald Trump echoed the claim, saying the Cuban regime is "ready to fall".
Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed concern for Cuba and drew parallels to Venezuela's situation.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel condemned Maduro's capture as a "criminal act" and called for international support against aggression.

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Gimenez Advocates Venezuelan Elections

Rep. Carlos Gimenez, a Miami-area congressman, calls for elections in Venezuela, arguing delays benefit the regime.
He says the democratic transition must occur within months, not years, to allow exiles to return.
Gimenez supports opposition leader María Corina Machado, asserting she could win a fair election.
He acknowledges Maduro's supporters, the "Chavistas," could be part of a democratic government.
He calls for safeguards to prevent their dominance in elections.

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Graham Warns Regime Collapse

Sen. Lindsey Graham warned that Maduro's capture could topple Cuba's communist regime due to its reliance on Venezuelan oil.
U.S. President Donald Trump echoed the claim, saying the Cuban regime is "ready to fall".
Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed concern for Cuba and drew parallels to Venezuela's situation.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel condemned Maduro's capture as a "criminal act" and called for international support against aggression.

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