Trump and Rubio allies are vying for control of Cuba’s assets if regime falls
Washington and Florida insiders are exploring lucrative deals for a post-communist Cuba crushed by ever-increasing US sanctions Spanish hotel chains . A Canadian mining firm . European shipping giants . Visa and Mastercard . Scores of foreign companies have been driven out of Cuba this summer over fear of being hit with potent, new secondary sanctions . Marco Rubio, the secretary of state, told…
The United States and Florida insiders are currently examining potentially profitable arrangements for Cuba once its regime ceases to exist, amid escalating US sanctions. Spanish hotel chains, Canadian mining firms, European shipping companies, as well as Visa and Mastercard have been forced out of the island nation this summer due to apprehensions of being subjected to stringent, new secondary sanctions.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio informed Axios last month that there are "no escape valves" from his aggressive pressure campaign against Cuba. However, not everyone is suffering losses. A gathering of Washington and Florida insiders, including billionaire Trump allies, Rubio-connected lobbyists, and Cuban exiles, are competing for control of the country's crucial assets.
These individuals are charging premium rates to assist clients in navigating the increasingly complex sanctions landscape, and positioning themselves for substantial business opportunities should the regime collapse.
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