"What's different about these protests compared to previous ones is 'the geopolitical context has changed' and the blackout was due to oil rationing. This could pave the way for an uprising that could potentially result in a leadership change."
"There are many people in Cuba who are loyal to the Cuban revolution, they would need someone with 'the right credentials' to 'bring about a change behind the scenes.' This could result in another Castro ruling Cuba."
"Analysts predict Trump could leave some regime officials in power in Cuba as he did in Venezuela, rather than pursue wholesale regime change - partly due to disastrous moves to purge Saddam Hussein's ruling party after he was toppled in the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq."
Cuba's energy crisis intensified following U.S. operations that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, disrupting the island's primary oil supplier. The situation caused a nationwide blackout and sparked public demonstrations. President Díaz-Canel reported no fuel shipments for three months and announced talks with U.S. officials. Trump confirmed ongoing negotiations with Cuba. The current protests differ from previous ones due to changed geopolitical circumstances and oil rationing-induced blackouts. Analysts suggest this could enable leadership change, with Trump potentially retaining some regime officials rather than pursuing complete regime change. Secret talks between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Raúl Castro's grandson indicate potential succession planning within Cuba's ruling family.
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