The political situation in Venezuela is uncertain. President Donald Trump suggests Venezuela’s new president, Delcy Rodriguez, will cooperate with the United States. Perhaps, perhaps not. But the initiative is clearly with the Trump administration. Dictator President Nicolas Maduro was dancing carefree in Caracas a week ago. Today, thanks to a stunning military operation, Maduro is occupying a New York City prison cell. Maduro’s inner circle must be wondering if they are next.

But the Venezuelan elites aren’t the only ones likely to be sleeping with one eye open. After all, Cuba also now has a big problem. As Secretary of State Marco Rubio put it, “If I lived in Havana, and I was in the government, I’d be concerned, at least a little bit.”

Cuba staked a great deal on its relationship with Maduro and his predecessor, Hugo Chavez. In return for deploying medical, technical, and security-intelligence personnel to protect his rule and support associated social programs, Maduro provided Cuba with the oil it needs........

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