Rubio Urges Cuba CIA Partnership

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Updated 6:37pm ET

Secretary of State Marco Rubio publicly urged Cubans seeking political change to pursue what he called a discreet partnership with the CIA, posting that “now is the time.” Minutes earlier, President Donald Trump said U.S. warships returning from the Iran war could stop about 50 yards off Cuba, and said he would send Rubio to “finish up the deal.” Rubio cited failed promises, corruption and privileged elites, while the Trump administration has tightened pressure through an oil blockade and sanctions. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla rejected U.S. threats, and Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío mocked the CIA appeal. No specific operation or agreement was detailed.

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Left-leaning outlets framed the remarks as a renewed intervention threat and an unusually open push for regime change. HuffPost emphasized Trump’s suggestion of an interventionist approach toward Cuba. Al Jazeera centered Rubio’s call for Cubans to work with the CIA against the communist government.

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Right-leaning outlets framed the appeal as a chance for disillusioned Cubans to help change a communist-run country. Fox News emphasized discreet cooperation with the CIA as a path for Cubans seeking political change. Breitbart News highlighted Trump’s idea that military pressure could force Cuba’s communist government to surrender.

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