Cuban-American Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart has issued a stark warning to the regime in Havana, stating that the recent U.S. pressure measures are just the beginning and that "much more is coming." In a conversation with Martí Noticias, the Republican legislator emphasized that the current administration in Washington has adopted a hardline stance towards Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. This approach includes sanctions, maintaining Cuba on the list of state sponsors of terrorism, and tightening the net around those benefiting from the oppressive regime.
"The days of confusion and appeasement in the United States are over," Díaz-Balart declared, expressing his belief that the region has never been "closer to freedom for Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua" in over six decades. He highlighted that the U.S. military presence in the hemisphere is not "a show or spectacle," but a serious action.
Increased Pressure on Latin American Dictatorships
Regarding the regime of Nicolás Maduro, Díaz-Balart outlined three possible outcomes: "leave now, end up in a U.S. prison like Noriega, or meet the fate of Soleimani, reduced to dust in a plastic bag."
Concerning Cuba, he emphasized that pressure will only intensify, equating the dictatorships in the region to a "cancer that can no longer be tolerated." The congressman further accused businesses operating in Miami and other U.S. cities of having ties to the Castro regime's inner circle, profiting from the suffering of the Cuban people.
Clampdown on Regime Affiliates in the U.S.
"Miami cannot continue to provide oxygen to the Castro repressive apparatus," he remarked, announcing investigations to shut down businesses acting as "tentacles of the regime" within the United States. He applauded the expulsion of individuals directly linked to the Cuban regime, a practice that, according to him, will become increasingly common. "We will see more pressure not only on the regime in Cuba but also on those aiding the regime," he cautioned.
Understanding U.S. Pressure on the Cuban Regime
What measures has the U.S. taken against the Cuban regime?
The U.S. has implemented sanctions, kept Cuba on the list of state sponsors of terrorism, and increased scrutiny on individuals and businesses benefiting from the Cuban regime.
How is the U.S. addressing businesses linked to the Cuban regime?
The U.S. is investigating and aiming to shut down businesses in American cities that have ties to the Castro regime and benefit from the oppression in Cuba.
What are the possible outcomes for the Maduro regime according to Díaz-Balart?
Díaz-Balart suggests three paths: immediate departure, imprisonment in the U.S., or facing a fate similar to Soleimani's.