Here we go again ... WSJ: US seeks Cuba regime change after Venezuela precedent

The Trump administration is reportedly pursuing regime change in Cuba, aiming for realization by the end of the year. This strategy is inspired by the recent removal of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela and is based on the assessment that Cuba's economy is currently more fragile than ever. US officials believe that the loss of Venezuelan oil, critical to Cuba's energy supply, could lead to its economic collapse, prompting a search for insiders willing to negotiate a change from decades of Communist rule. The administration lacks a detailed transition blueprint but sees the Venezuela operation as both a model and a cautionary example. While there's no public threat of military action, the operation serves as a signal of US capability. President Trump has urged Cuban leaders to negotiate before it’s too late, making clear no further support will be provided. However, Cuba presents a more complex challenge than Venezuela, lacking a legal opposition or regular elections, raising questions about the management of any transition and potential leadership replacements. Concerns about instability and humanitarian crises accompany the prospect of regime change.