US Strategies for Regime Change in Cuba
Amidst warnings from intelligence agencies about the potential transformation of Cuba into a new Iran, Washington is intensifying its pressure on Havana as part of a campaign aimed at changing the Cuban regime. The United States is reportedly seeking to identify a current or former official who could be persuaded to lead the country, similar to the approach taken in Venezuela. This comes in the context of efforts to force the current leadership to step down.
According to a report from the New York Times, the administration of former President Donald Trump directed its intelligence agencies to find a figure akin to Delcy Rodriguez, who became Venezuela's president after U.S. forces captured the former president, Nicolás Maduro, in January. American officials viewed Rodriguez as a pragmatic figure capable of taking power and willing to collaborate closely with them.
However, U.S. intelligence assessments suggest that Cuba is more closely aligned with Iran than Venezuela, with potential leaders in Cuba representing more hardline factions akin to their Iranian counterparts. This shift in strategy highlights the complexities and challenges faced by the U.S. as it navigates its foreign policy in the region.
As reported by almasryalyoum.com.
