Rubio calls on Cubans seeking change to partner with CIA
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio publicly called on Cubans dissatisfied with their government to enter into a discreet partnership with the Central Intelligence Agency to bring about political change. Rubio urged dissidents to seize the opportunity to create the change they desire. The appeal followed the release of a video by the CIA on X outlining how to contact the intelligence agency. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump stated that United States warships returning from Iran could stop off the coast of Cuba, vowing to deal with the island nation.
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- ✓ U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Cubans seeking positive change to work with the CIA.
- ✓ Rubio urged those disappointed by Cuba's government to enter a discreet partnership with the CIA because now is the time to act.
- ✓ The CIA posted a video on X showing the steps needed to contact the intelligence agency.
- ✓ President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. will take care of Cuba on the way back from Iran and floated stopping warships off Cuba's coast.
What changed
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio explicitly called on Cuban citizens to form a discreet partnership with the CIA after the intelligence agency published a contact guide on social media.
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Rubio Urges Cubans Seeking Political Change to Partner With CIA
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio publicly called on Cubans dissatisfied with their government to enter into a discreet partnership with the Central Intelligence Agency to bring about political change. Rubio urged dissidents to seize the opportunity to create the change they desire. The appeal followed the release of a video by the CIA on X outlining how to contact the intelligence agency. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump stated that United States warships returning from Iran could stop off the coast of Cuba, vowing to deal with the island nation.
Why it matters
The public appeal comes as the Trump administration increases pressure on Havana following the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. President Donald Trump claimed that the Cuban country is ready to fall, while Havana has rejected all threats.
What is confirmed
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Cubans seeking positive change to work with the CIA.
- Rubio urged those disappointed by Cuba's government to enter a discreet partnership with the CIA because now is the time to act.
- The CIA posted a video on X showing the steps needed to contact the intelligence agency.
- President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. will take care of Cuba on the way back from Iran and floated stopping warships off Cuba's coast.
- Havana rejected all threats made by the United States.
Still unconfirmed
- President Donald Trump claimed that the country is ready to fall.
What to watch next
- Any operational movements or stopovers of U.S. warships off the coast of Cuba
- Further official responses or security measures from the Cuban government in Havana
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- The Guardian — Rubio tells Cubans ‘now is the time’ to act to see political change
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- CBS News — Rubio calls on Cubans seeking "positive change" to work with CIA: "Now is the time"
- NewsNation — Trump: ‘We’ll take care of Cuba on the way back from Iran’
- Euronews.com — Rubio calls on Cubans seeking change to partner with CIA
- www.onenewspage.com — Rubio CIA Cuba appeal - One News Page
- www.jpost.com — Marco Rubio calls on Cubans to partner with CIA as Trump promises to 'take care of Cuba'
- www.oann.com — ‘Now is the time’: Rubio asks Cubans to enter discreet ‘partnership’ with CIA – One America News Network
- www.wionews.com — Trump threatens Cuba with US warships 'stopover' as Rubio calls on Cubans to become CIA informants: US ready to 'take over' Havana....
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