Is the signal for Cuba valid for Venezuela?

From a strict contextual analysis, one could wonder to what extent the positive environment created so far between the US and Cuba has resulted from strong commitment on behalf of the two parties or somehow from Cuba’s higher ability to prevent Venezuela-like demonstrations from taking place on its soil, and thus giving the diplomatic efforts a higher chance of success. Not to mention Cuba’s greater importance in US domestic politics compared to Venezuela. Therefore, according to Obama, a same signal has apparently been sent to both Cuba and Venezuela. But for different reasons and circumstances, the former turned it into a potential for historic change while the latter either never received it or blocked it. More…