Plot to Kill Cuba: Speculation Mounts Over U.S. Intentions

Speculation surrounds Donald Trump's recent declaration that he would skip his eldest son's wedding due to state matters, including a paused assault against Iran. An American commentator quipped that Trump might invade Cuba as a pretext to avoid the matrimonial festivities, a notion that resonates with the island's historical status as a target of U.S. policy.

The article suggests that Cuba remains a potential target for what it terms "trumped-up imperialism." It points to a recent "facetious indictment" against Raúl Castro concerning Cuba's defensive actions against a CIA-sponsored invasion, implying the Trump regime might aim to re-establish hegemony by abducting the former president. Such a move would echo the alleged abduction of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.

Historically, the U.S. has harbored intentions against Cuban leaders, with numerous assassination plots against Fidel Castro documented. The article contrasts the early revolutionary period, where Fidel was initially seen by some in the U.S. as a potential partner, with the subsequent nationalization of U.S. properties that soured relations. Even during a period of détente, such as Barack Obama's historic visit to Cuba, the underlying tensions persisted, leading back to a more confrontational stance under Trump.

The piece notes that Raúl Castro, who succeeded Fidel in 2006, was perceived as less orthodox and even introduced himself to Obama at Nelson Mandela's funeral. However, the subsequent shift back to a hostile posture under Trump, who reportedly considered plans to destabilize Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, underscores the enduring geopolitical friction.