Trump Nominates Rubio to Lead Cuba: The US Regime Change Playbook, Continued
The RT report highlights Trump's musing, framing it as a bold threat towards the Cuban regime. What goes unsaid, however, is the long, sordid history of US attempts to install favored leaders in sovereign nations, particularly in Latin America. From orchestrating coups in Chile (1973) and Guatemala (1954) to backing failed invasions like the Bay of Pigs (1961), Washington’s 'leadership
suggestions' often translate to 'regime change operations.' Rubio, a vocal anti-Castro hardliner, fits perfectly into a well-worn pattern of backing exiles or opposition figures to destabilize governments unpopular with the US. This isn't about empowering Cubans; it's about imposing American will. One might wonder if Trump genuinely considered Rubio's 'leadership' or merely invoked a familiar
bogeyman to signal continued hostility. Historically, such pronouncements are less about genuine diplomacy and more about manufacturing consent for future interventions. The only surprising thing is that anyone still finds this brand of 'foreign policy' surprising.