Rubio Responds to Cuban Diplomat’s Maduro Defense with Mockery
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio responded to remarks by Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez, who defended Venezuelan President nicolás Maduro’s regime, with a pointed digital gesture: an animated image of a clown.The exchange follows a forceful statement from the U.S.Secretary of State criticizing Rodríguez as representative of the Miguel Díaz-Canel government.
The diplomatic friction underscores escalating tensions in the region, fueled by U.S. concerns over maduro’s authoritarian rule and Cuba‘s continued support. Rodríguez’s defense of Maduro comes amid increased U.S. military presence in the Caribbean and Pacific, including the deployment of the aircraft carrier gerald Ford and six additional warships, alongside thousands of troops. The U.S. has conducted twenty bombings targeting suspected drug trafficking vessels originating from venezuela and Colombia, resulting in 83 fatalities.
The situation remains volatile, with former President Trump stating he is “not ruling anything out,” including military intervention, despite initial announcements of potential negotiations. Rubio’s symbolic response highlights the deep distrust between U.S.lawmakers and the Cuban government, and signals continued U.S. opposition to the Maduro regime.
