søndag 4. januar 2026

Is Cuba next after Maduro’s capture?

Nicolás Maduro was the head of the Venezuelan dictatorship, but his removal not only signals the coming liquidation of the Venezuelan cartels and thugs; it also has a dramatic immediate impact on Cuba. Is Cuba next?

Cuba has an extensive presence in Venezuela and Cuban intelligence and military personnel not only trained the Venezuelan military but also led the effort to crack down on opposition to the Chavez-Maduro dictatorship. Experts and former Venezuelan officials estimate there are between 5,000 and 15,000 Cuban personnel dedicated specifically to intelligence, counter-intelligence, and security tasks.