Recent developments reveal that Cuban security forces and advisers have started to exit Venezuela as tensions rise with the United States. This shift marks a significant change in the Venezuela-Cuba alliance, which is facing potential unraveling under increasing US scrutiny and pressure. Reports indicate that the departure of Cuban forces is a response to heightened US aggression, raising concerns about the survival of the Cuban regime without the support they previously received from Venezuela. As Cuba loses its ally in Maduro, the potential for a decline in public support looms large, especially if access to Venezuelan oil is further restricted.