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US Intervention Sparks Hopes and Fears for Cuba

1/11/2026

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Lawmakers Anticipate Cuba's Fall

Republican lawmakers are optimistic Cuba's regime could fall after the United States operation that captured Nicolás Maduro.
Florida lawmakers, including Sen. Rick Scott, say the oil embargo on Venezuela could weaken Cuba.
Experts warn United States intervention could trigger chaos, mass migration, and poverty.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel condemned the actions as state terrorism.
Some United States lawmakers back opposition figures like José Daniel Ferrer as transitional leaders.

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Vance Urges European Action

U.S. Vice President JD Vance urged European leaders to take U.S. President Donald Trump’s Greenland threats seriously amid tensions.
Trump has suggested military action and an interest in acquiring Greenland, prompting Danish and European diplomacy.
Vance criticized Europe for underestimating Greenland's strategic importance amid rising Russian and Chinese activities.
The United States continues to focus on its Venezuela strategy, backing Delcy Rodríguez after Maduro's capture and warning of further actions.

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Lawmakers Anticipate Cuba's Fall

Republican lawmakers are optimistic Cuba's regime could fall after the United States operation that captured Nicolás Maduro.
Florida lawmakers, including Sen. Rick Scott, say the oil embargo on Venezuela could weaken Cuba.
Experts warn United States intervention could trigger chaos, mass migration, and poverty.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel condemned the actions as state terrorism.
Some United States lawmakers back opposition figures like José Daniel Ferrer as transitional leaders.

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