Rubio Warns Cuba, Forgets His Own Back Yard
In a masterful display of diplomatic projection, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) cautions Cuba after Maduro’s arrest warrant: “I’d be concerned.” The Hill dutifully reports this as a serious foreign policy stance, without bothering to mention Rubio’s long history of hawkish rhetoric against Latin American socialist governments or the colossal failure of decades of US embargo efforts. Rubio, whose
political career has been heavily influenced by anti-Castro Cuban exile communities, regularly advocates for policies that punish, rather than engage, Cuba. His 'concern' echoes a well-worn script that has consistently failed to achieve its stated objectives, only strengthening the narrative of external interference. One might wonder if similar 'concerns' are ever directed at domestic lobbying
groups that shape U.S. foreign policy to the tune of millions of dollars.