Rubio floats CIA ‘partnership’ to Cubans tired of ‘failed promises, corruption’
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged citizens in Cuba to establish a discreet partnership with the Central Intelligence Agency to create positive change. Writing in a social media post on Friday, Rubio stated that now is the time for individuals tired of corruption and failed promises to take action. The appeal coincides with rising economic, political, and legal pressure from Washington against Havana. President Donald Trump also stated during a Florida rally that US warships could intervene or make a stopover near the island after addressing the situation in Iran.
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- ✓ US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Cubans seeking positive change to make discreet contact with American intelligence services.
- ✓ Marco Rubio framed the appeal as a partnership with the CIA for Cubans tired of failed promises and corruption, stating that now is the time to act.
- ✓ President Donald Trump told a Florida rally that warships could intervene on the return from Iran.
What changed
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio publicly offered Cubans a discreet CIA partnership opportunity via a social media post.
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Rubio Calls On Cubans To Form CIA Partnership For Political Change
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged citizens in Cuba to establish a discreet partnership with the Central Intelligence Agency to create positive change. Writing in a social media post on Friday, Rubio stated that now is the time for individuals tired of corruption and failed promises to take action. The appeal coincides with rising economic, political, and legal pressure from Washington against Havana. President Donald Trump also stated during a Florida rally that US warships could intervene or make a stopover near the island after addressing the situation in Iran.
Why it matters
The push for political transition follows months of heightened tensions between Washington and Havana, which included meetings between US officials and Cuban representatives that left American aides unimpressed and led to fresh sanctions. Senior US officials have openly hinted at a potential military takeover of the island. Meanwhile, Havana has responded to the threats with scorn as the United States ramps up aggressive posturing following the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
What is confirmed
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Cubans seeking positive change to make discreet contact with American intelligence services.
- Marco Rubio framed the appeal as a partnership with the CIA for Cubans tired of failed promises and corruption, stating that now is the time to act.
- President Donald Trump told a Florida rally that warships could intervene on the return from Iran.
Still unconfirmed
- US officials held meetings with Cuban representatives in recent months that resulted in being unimpressed and triggered additional sanctions against Havana.
What to watch next
- Any official response or statement from the Cuban government regarding Marco Rubio's CIA partnership appeal.
- Further movements or deployment announcements regarding US warships returning from Iran toward Cuba.
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- www.yahoo.com — Yahoo
- www.theguardian.com — Rubio tells Cubans ‘now is the time’ to act to see political ...
- The Hill — Rubio floats CIA ‘partnership’ to Cubans tired of ‘failed promises, corruption’
- The Guardian — Rubio tells Cubans ‘now is the time’ to act to see political change
- KSL News — In Florida, Trump vows to deal with Cuba after Iran gets settled
- 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’
- article.wn.com — Rubio floats CIA ‘partnership’ to Cubans tired of ‘failed promises, corruption’ - WorldNews
- www.yahoo.com — Rubio floats CIA ‘partnership’ to Cubans tired of ‘failed ...
- www.jamaicaobserver.com — Rubio urges Cubans to work with CIA - Jamaica Observer
- www.businesstoday.in — 'Now is the time': Rubio urges Cubans to act via CIA ...
- www.activeinvestormag.com — Rubio urges Cubans to work with the CIA as Trump says the US ...
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