US Actions Spark Global Regime Change Debate

The US has allowed Mexico to continue supplying oil to Cuba despite President Trump's vow to cut off the supply. Cuba is in dire need of oil due to Venezuela's inability to provide it following Nicolás Maduro's ouster. The US is not seeking to trigger a collapse of the Cuban government but rather to negotiate a transition away from its authoritarian communist system. Trump threatened Cuba on social media, advising the island to make a deal 'before it is too late.' Cuba's economic condition is dire, and the regime is under intense strain, but it has shown tremendous staying power.

The interim Venezuelan government has released at least four American citizens who were detained in Venezuela, marking the first known release of American detainees since the ouster of Nicolás Maduro. The release is seen as a positive step by the US government, which has been calling for the release of all political prisoners in Venezuela. The interim government, led by Delcy Rodríguez, has begun freeing dozens of political prisoners, with 56 individuals released as of Monday evening, out of over 800 considered arbitrarily detained for political reasons.

The article argues that President Donald Trump is tackling impossible problems and achieving success, much to the dismay of the elites. It highlights several examples, including the collapse of the Iranian theocracy, the removal of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, and the closure of the US border to illegal immigration. The author, Glenn Harlan Reynolds, praises Trump's decisive actions and criticizes the institutional elite for making simple problems complex and 'managing' them instead of solving them. The article suggests that Trump's approach is a blow to the 'managerial class' and that the public is starting to realize that problems can be solved.

The article discusses the possibility of Iran following a similar path to Venezuela after President Donald Trump's administration intervened in Venezuela's government, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and effectively ending his 13-year rule. Analysts are drawing parallels between the two situations, with some suggesting that Trump's willingness to act decisively against leaders already criminalized and sanctioned could be a signal for what might happen in Iran. The article explores the potential for US military action, diplomatic efforts, and the Iranian regime's response to the protests and sanctions. While some experts believe a Venezuela-style scenario is possible, others think it's unlikely in the short term due to the entrenched nature of Iran's theocratic establishment.