The World Post: Julia E. Sweig : "The US and Cuba will be involved in a sustained negotiation on a number of bilateral issues for at least the next two years. Other than Brazil, and specifically Lula, Cuba is the only country with the influence to potentially make a difference with Caracas. Washington has no standing to make demands of Havana. But both capitals, albeit from very different perspectives, have a stake in social peace in Venezuela. During last year's violence in Venezuela, I suggested here that John Kerry call Bruno Rodriguez. Perhaps premature. But no longer"