President Trump’s decision to host Venezuelan interim President Juan Guaidó at the State of the Union address last week was a message to Cuba and Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro that the U.S. remains committed to the cause of freedom in the region. It was also a clever political move aimed at energizing Hispanic voters in South Florida, particularly those of Cuban and Venezuelan heritage. Hispanics are a key demographic in the race to capture Florida’s 29 electoral votes in November. When the topic arises, Miami-area escapees...

Source: Wall Street Journal February 09, 2020 19:52 UTC