Hugo Achá believes that Cuba 'poses the greatest threat to US security' and supports Trump's pressure campaign

Security and defense analyst Hugo Achá stated that resolving the situation in Cuba is a strategic necessity for the United States and endorsed the measures promoted by the Donald Trump administration against the Castro dictatorship, including the possibility of resorting to military force. During an interview on Voz News, he maintained that the Cuban regime constitutes "the greatest threat to U.S. strategic security in the Western Hemisphere" due to its ties to criminal organizations and hostile governments.

Achá explained that Havana engages in interference activities in both Latin America and within U.S. territory. Among these, he mentioned the use of immigration as a tool for exerting pressure, the transfer of capabilities and technologies to organized crime groups, and support for governments opposed to Washington. "Cuba remains the epicenter of activities hostile to the United States in the Western Hemisphere; that is undeniable," he warned.

The expert also expressed concern about the Florida prosecutor's investigation into possible financial ties between the Democratic Socialists of America and the regimes in Cuba and China. He warned that these activities could be part of an infiltration strategy that Cuban intelligence services have been carrying out for decades. "All of this sounds current, but in fact it has been underway since the 1960s by Cuban intelligence services," he noted. He also argued that these organizations should concern Americans, regardless of whether their members act out of ignorance or consciously participate in hostile activities.

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Regarding Marco Rubio's role in a potential political change on the island, Achá described him as one of the most important figures for Cubans who have been waiting decades for freedom. He highlighted Rubio's family roots, his knowledge of the diaspora, and his experience as a senator and secretary of state in understanding the regime's international reach. Furthermore, he maintained that Rubio embodies the hopes of a large part of the Cuban community: "He is the person on whom the vast majority of Cubans pin their hopes for the long-awaited freedom."

In analyzing the recent defections of three Cuban governors and the economic crisis, Achá noted that administrative problems do not necessarily threaten the core of the Castro regime. As he explained, the Castro family's survival does not depend on the well-being of the population, but rather on its ability to maintain control. "The power of the Castro family and its inner circle is based on repression, fear, and the projection and use of violence," he stated.

Similarly, the analyst said he hoped Democrats would not hinder Trump's efforts against Havana following his victories in the midterm elections. In his view, it would be contradictory for a party with historical figures who have defended democracy to end up protecting the Cuban dictatorship. "Whether it's done out of ideological affinity or ignorance, it's wrong. If it's done knowingly and is sabotaging this country's interests, it's extremely serious," he concluded.

You can watch the full interview by clicking on the video below.