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The Cuban influencer Alex Otaola stated that President Donald Trump will implement a different strategy in his policy towards Venezuela and Cuba.
Through a message posted on the social media platform X, Otaola criticized the lack of action from the Venezuelan community during the electoral period and warned that "the approach will be different" concerning the Cuban situation, because, in his view, the Cuban community in exile did indeed help Trump achieve victory.
"Trump was not given victory by Venezuelans, who also received support in the first instance and did nothing. Cuba is a direct threat to the United States. The approach will be different. Likewise, Mauricio Claver-Carone and Marcos Rubio are there because only change comes for Cuba," Otaola expressed on X."
The influencer's words were a reaction to the statements made by journalist Mario J. Pentón, who shared his opinion on X regarding Trump's current stance on Venezuela.
"Perhaps if he had made that statement during the campaign, things would be very different. Will this also be the stance to take with the Cuban regime? What happened to all those displays of outrage over each measure by Joe Biden that eased sanctions on the Maduro regime or the Cuban one?" Pentón questioned.
What does Pentón think about Trump's policies towards Venezuela?
The journalist began his message by quoting statements from Richard Grenell, who was the special envoy of the Trump Administration to negotiate with Caracas in January. The official recently asserted that “Donald Trump is someone who does not want a regime change in Venezuela.”
"One sends the narco-nephews and lifts sanctions, another says he will be there forever as long as he serves the U.S. What a shame! I hope that the congress members Mario Díaz-Balart, María Elvira Salazar, and Carlos Giménez have something to say," expressed Pentón.
The journalist had warned in early February about the criminal nature of the Chavista regime and its connection to Havana. “Negotiating with them or turning a blind eye in exchange for oil or deportations has been, is, and will be a disgrace for any U.S. government, whether Republican or Democrat,” he said.
Grenell's trip to Venezuela
Grenell traveled to Venezuela at the end of January as a representative of Trump. He recently stated in an interview for the program "American Thought Leaders" from The Epoch Times that the Republican president is not seeking to overthrow Nicolás Maduro's regime.
"Miren, we are very clear about the Venezuelan government and Maduro, but Donald Trump is someone who does not want to make changes to the regime," Grenell emphasized. These statements sparked intense debate on social media.
The White House denied that Grenell's visit to Venezuela constituted an official recognition of Maduro as the legitimate leader, although it did not detail the terms of the agreement reached.
Discussions about Trump's policy towards Venezuela and Cuba continue to provoke reactions. Meanwhile, the Cuban community in exile awaits potential measures from the Republican administration regarding the regime on the island, in the context of an extreme economic and social crisis that suffocates the Cuban people.
Frequently Asked Questions about Trump's Policy towards Cuba and Venezuela
What is Trump's strategy towards Cuba according to Alex Otaola?
Alex Otaola asserts that Donald Trump will employ a more stringent strategy towards Cuba. Otaola claims that Cuba is a direct threat to the United States and that Trump will approach the island differently due to the support of the Cuban exile community for his campaign. The Trump administration is expected to revive measures such as Title III of the Helms-Burton Act and expand the list of restricted Cuban entities.
What changes does Trump plan for the policy towards Venezuela?
Richard Grenell, enviado especial de Trump, afirmó que Trump is not seeking a regime change in Venezuela sino centrarse en hacer a los estadounidenses más fuertes y prósperos. Esto ha generado debate, ya que inicialmente se esperaba que la administración republicana adoptara una postura más firme contra el régimen de Nicolás Maduro.
What do Cuban and Venezuelan exiles think about Trump's policies?
The community of Cuban and Venezuelan exiles has shown signs of concern and skepticism towards the recent statements from the Trump administration. They were expecting a tightening of sanctions and a greater commitment to restoring democracy in the region, but indications of a possible change in strategy have generated uncertainty and alarm among those who were relying on a decisive turn.
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