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Senator Scott Predicts Cuba's Fall Amid Venezuela Crisis

1/7/2026

Summary

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Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) said Cuban government could fall this year after the U.S. invasion of Venezuela and Nicolás Maduro's capture.
He said the Díaz-Canel regime is nearing end, though changes may take longer.
Scott's remarks align with U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who said Cuba might be next.
Cuba condemned the invasion, reporting 32 citizen deaths.

History

Historical Context

The Cuban Revolution, culminating in 1959, overthrew Fulgencio Batista's dictatorship, leading to Fidel Castro's communist regime. The U.S. responded with an embargo, initiated in 1961, to counter perceived threats of communism in Latin America. Current tensions, as noted by Senator Rick Scott regarding Miguel Díaz-Canel's leadership, reflect historical U.S. interventions in the region, particularly in Venezuela, impacting regional stability and U.S.-Cuba relations.

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Story summary

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) said Cuban government could fall this year after the U.S. invasion of Venezuela and Nicolás Maduro's capture.
He said the Díaz-Canel regime is nearing end, though changes may take longer.
Scott's remarks align with U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who said Cuba might be next.
Cuba condemned the invasion, reporting 32 citizen deaths.

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