Rubio urges Cubans to work with CIA for political change

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 05:27 · Archive

Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Cubans to cooperate discreetly with the CIA to bring political change to Cuba.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Cubans seeking political change to form a 'discrete partnership with the CIA', writing on X that those disappointed by 'failed promises, corruption, and the privileged lives of only a few' should seize the opportunity to create change. Rubio did not identify a specific operation or explain what such cooperation would involve.

Rubio, the son of Cuban immigrants, has long been a critic of Cuba's communist leadership and opposed efforts to normalise relations without political reforms. President Trump raised the possibility of US warships stopping near Cuba while discussing Iran at a rally in Fort Myers, Florida, suggesting one of 'those beautiful ships' would pass close to the coast. Trump then indicated Rubio could handle negotiations with Cuba.

Al Jazeera reports that a ten-month US blockade has led to power outages and water shortages on the island.

How it is being reported

• Marco Rubio urges Cubans to collaborate with CIA to topple gov’tSecretary of State Marco Rubio has urged Cubans to secretly work with the CIA to topple their government.Al Jazeera · 24 Oct, 04:50
• Rubio urges Cubans to work with CIA to bring political change to communist-run islandSecretary of State Marco Rubio urged Cubans to form a "discrete partnership with the CIA" as Trump floated sending him to Cuba to cut a deal.Fox News · 24 Oct, 00:43

In this story: Marco Rubio · Donald Trump · CIA · Cuba

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