Rubio {US} vs. Amaro {Cuba}

 

     The ultra-powerful U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has surprised a lot of people by officially announcing {see above} that "The United State is prepared to provide immediate humanitarian assistance directly" to Cubans in Cuba who on October  31st  in 2025  are devastated by what Hurricane Melissa did to the already vulnerable island. But obviously many are skeptical about this statement by Marco Rubio who was born in the Little Havana section of Miami to Cuban-born parents 54 years ago. All his adult and very powerful political life in Miami and in Washingtion Rubio has been a prime enemy of Revoluionary Cuba. Now as the ultra-powerful U. S. Scretary of State since January of 2025 many believe Rubio will orchestrate a regime change in Cuba, perhaps before the end of 2025. So...what are some of the key reactions to Rubio's offer to "directly" help Cubans in Cuba on the heels of Hurricane  Melissa????? 

       For example, look at the skeptical nature of the New York Times headline shown above as it flashes around the world today -- October 31st in 2025. It clearly doesn't say that the U. S. will help Cubans in Cuba, it just "Says" it will do so. In the sub-line to this headline The NY Times points out that it is "rare" for the United States to help Cubans in Cuba since the Cuban Revolution overthrew the US-backed Batista dictatorship way  back on January 1st, 1959.

    But even more important than the New York Times skepticism about Marco Rubio's offer to help Cubans in Cuba is what Cubans in Cuba say. A longtime journalist/TV anchor, Rosy Amaro was born in Havana and still lives there although she has visited over ten other capitals around the world, from Europe to Asia. She is not afraid to say things that might not please either the leaders of revolutionary Cuba or Marco Rubio. And, yes, she doesn't believe that Rubio, now that he is solely able to do so as U. S. Secretary of State, will ever help "everyday Cubans in Cuba." She is aware that the 7-story U. S. Embassy building in Havana is "shut" but used as a staging ground for its staff to fan out over the island to "help" dissidents. Is she being truthful or is Rubio?

     During the devastation facing Cuba this week from Hurricane Melissa, Rosy Amaro posted the above comment and photo on Facebook. It is very dark during the storm but she began with these words: "I need to breathe because on the screen I see sadness, loss, destruction, swollen rivers, families on rooftops waiting for help. Yes, that's happening in Cuba because we're getting in the way of..." Is Marco Rubio right or is Rosy Amaro right? I believe Marco Rubio should be asked that question and I also believe Rosy Amaro should be asked the same question. Except for visiting the U. S. Military Base at Guantanamo Bay, Marco Rubio has never been to Cuba. But Rosy Amaro was born there and still lives there. And like Rubio, she has opinions too.

    Before, during, and after it was visited by Hurricane Melissa, its location alone will alway mean that Cuba is vastly important.

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