Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula, another major destination for Cuban migrants, lacks the resources to receive and care for those fleeing the nation, as has become evident in recent years. This would require lifting the trade embargo, which former US president Barack Obama tried to do, though partisan divisions doomed the effort. Moreover, Cuban leaders have indicated their eagerness for investment. As the son of Cuban immigrants and a hardliner, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is also uniquely positioned to achieve this outcome. It might seem improbable, but a new and peaceful Cuban revolution is possible.

Source: Taipei Times March 14, 2026 18:10 UTC