Francis Suarez Anticipates Cuba’s Shift Following Maduro’s Capture in Venezuela
Former Mayor of Miami Francis Suarez joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to discuss the capture of Nicolás Maduro, backlash from the left, and what the operation could mean for a democratic transition in Venezuela.
Former Miami Mayor Francis Suarez has been closely monitoring the developments following the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. In a recent interview, he outlined the necessary steps for Cuba to transition away from its socialist regime.
Suarez stated, “As the Secretary of State said, I would not be the president of Cuba or any Cuban official sleeping well at night, knowing what I just saw in Venezuela,” during his appearance on “Varney & Co.” on Wednesday.
He emphasized that the immediate priority is to ensure that the military law enforcement operation in Venezuela is effectively executed. “The first thing that has to happen, of course, and I think what the president and what the secretary of state is focused on, is step two in Venezuela — making sure that this military law enforcement operation is followed through with the leverage that the United States can apply to hopefully have a quick and peaceful democratic transition in Venezuela,” Suarez explained. This transition, he believes, would lay the groundwork for further U.S. actions in the region.
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On Sunday, former President Donald Trump predicted that Cuba was “ready to fall” following the U.S. forces’ capture of Maduro. He warned that Havana could no longer depend on Caracas for security and oil supplies.
Francis Suarez, Miami’s former mayor, during an interview in Miami, Fla., Oct. 6, 2025. (Getty Images)
Trump asserted that Cuba’s future is now intricately linked to Maduro’s ouster and the collapse of Venezuela’s capacity to support its allies in the region. When asked about potential U.S. actions in Cuba, Trump replied, “I think it’s just going to fall. I don’t think we need any action. Looks like it’s going down. It’s going down for the count.”
Rep. Carlos Giménez, R-Fla., joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to discuss mounting unrest in Venezuela, President Donald Trump’s strategy to pressure the Maduro regime, and growing signs of collapse in communist Cuba.
The Miami metropolitan area boasts the largest concentration of Venezuelans in the United States, with approximately 174,000 Venezuelan immigrants and around 2 million Cubans, according to data from the Migration Policy Institute.
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Suarez reflected on his unique position, stating, “I think, first of all, for people like me, who [were] born in the United States … I was the first Miami-born mayor in the history of the city. My father was the first Cuban mayor. It’ll be an opportunity for us to actually see the place of our parents’ birth.”
Gabriella Hoffman, Independent Women’s Center for Energy and Conservation director and daughter of Soviet escapees, speaks to Fox News Digital about the market and geopolitical implications of the capture of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro.
He added, “I’ve actually never been to Cuba. I’ve never seen Cuba. So, I think, for many Miamians, they’re gonna take advantage of the opportunity if there’s a democratic transition in Cuba to go see it, right? And, certainly, I think it’s gonna help the Cuban economy if and when that happens.”
Fox News’ Bradford Betz contributed to this report.
Former Mayor of Miami Francis Suarez joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to discuss the capture of Nicolás Maduro, backlash from the left, and what the operation could mean for a democratic transition in Venezuela.
Former Miami Mayor Francis Suarez has been closely monitoring the developments following the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. In a recent interview, he outlined the necessary steps for Cuba to transition away from its socialist regime.
Suarez stated, “As the Secretary of State said, I would not be the president of Cuba or any Cuban official sleeping well at night, knowing what I just saw in Venezuela,” during his appearance on “Varney & Co.” on Wednesday.
He emphasized that the immediate priority is to ensure that the military law enforcement operation in Venezuela is effectively executed. “The first thing that has to happen, of course, and I think what the president and what the secretary of state is focused on, is step two in Venezuela — making sure that this military law enforcement operation is followed through with the leverage that the United States can apply to hopefully have a quick and peaceful democratic transition in Venezuela,” Suarez explained. This transition, he believes, would lay the groundwork for further U.S. actions in the region.
VENEZUELA’S FALL ECHOES BERLIN WALL COLLAPSE, SAYS EXPERT WHOSE PARENTS FLED SOVIET UNION
On Sunday, former President Donald Trump predicted that Cuba was “ready to fall” following the U.S. forces’ capture of Maduro. He warned that Havana could no longer depend on Caracas for security and oil supplies.
Francis Suarez, Miami’s former mayor, during an interview in Miami, Fla., Oct. 6, 2025. (Getty Images)
Trump asserted that Cuba’s future is now intricately linked to Maduro’s ouster and the collapse of Venezuela’s capacity to support its allies in the region. When asked about potential U.S. actions in Cuba, Trump replied, “I think it’s just going to fall. I don’t think we need any action. Looks like it’s going down. It’s going down for the count.”
Rep. Carlos Giménez, R-Fla., joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to discuss mounting unrest in Venezuela, President Donald Trump’s strategy to pressure the Maduro regime, and growing signs of collapse in communist Cuba.
The Miami metropolitan area boasts the largest concentration of Venezuelans in the United States, with approximately 174,000 Venezuelan immigrants and around 2 million Cubans, according to data from the Migration Policy Institute.
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Suarez reflected on his unique position, stating, “I think, first of all, for people like me, who [were] born in the United States … I was the first Miami-born mayor in the history of the city. My father was the first Cuban mayor. It’ll be an opportunity for us to actually see the place of our parents’ birth.”
Gabriella Hoffman, Independent Women’s Center for Energy and Conservation director and daughter of Soviet escapees, speaks to Fox News Digital about the market and geopolitical implications of the capture of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro.
He added, “I’ve actually never been to Cuba. I’ve never seen Cuba. So, I think, for many Miamians, they’re gonna take advantage of the opportunity if there’s a democratic transition in Cuba to go see it, right? And, certainly, I think it’s gonna help the Cuban economy if and when that happens.”
Fox News’ Bradford Betz contributed to this report.
