Since they have ongoing power shortages it would be a good time to invade Cuba with Communications mostly down.
Once you secure the island and police stations, take a lot of Diesel Generators, get the power back up, open up some Walmarts and car dealerships and you would probably have the backing of the people. Let them vote on whether they want to be the 51st state after a probationary period of de-communistification. I think that we have a lot of capable people in Florida that would provide a good state. government.
Pete’s leading the invasion! Bring me back some Ropa Vieja! ;)