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The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, stated that the tyrannical regime of Cuba will no longer be able to take advantage of the diplomats from his country.
After his first tour as the person in charge of foreign policy for the Trump administration in five partner countries in the region, Rubio suggested that previous governments treated the enemies of the United States better than its friends.
"The tyrannical regimes of Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Cuba sought to take advantage of our diplomats. That will no longer be the case," he told Fox News.
The Cuban-American politician emphasized that those three regimes are "enemies of humanity."
"What has changed? It’s quite simple: we now have a president and an administration that are not willing to stand idly by and let the influence of the United States decline in our own region," he emphasized.
Frequently Asked Questions about Marco Rubio's Stance on the Cuban Regime
Why does Marco Rubio label the Cuban regime as "tyrannical"?
Marco Rubio describes the Cuban regime as "tyrannical" due to the systematic violations of human rights, political repression, and the lack of freedoms prevailing on the island. According to Rubio, the Cuban regime has imprisoned more than 500 people for peacefully protesting and has forced over 10% of the population to flee the country in search of better living conditions.
What measures has Marco Rubio taken against the Cuban regime?
Marco Rubio has advocated for keeping Cuba on the list of state sponsors of terrorism and has criticized the removal of sanctions on companies linked to the Cuban regime. During his confirmation hearing as Secretary of State, he reaffirmed his position to impose sanctions to limit the economic power of the regime, especially through the military conglomerate GAESA, which controls a large part of the country's revenue.
How has the United States' policy towards Cuba been affected under Marco Rubio's administration?
The United States' policy towards Cuba under the administration of Marco Rubio has been marked by a tougher and more restrictive stance compared to previous administrations. Rubio has emphasized that he will not allow the Cuban regime to take advantage of American diplomats and has insisted that the United States must take a firm position against authoritarian regimes in the region.
What has Marco Rubio said about the possibility of visiting Cuba?
Marco Rubio has declared that he has no intention of visiting Cuba while the current regime remains in power. He would only consider traveling to Havana to discuss the end of the regime. Rubio has maintained his stance that the communist regime is a "disaster" and a hostile regime toward the United States.
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