United States Secretary of State
United States Secretary of State (2025–)
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Cubans seeking change to work discreetly with the CIA to help end the island’s communist government. Cuban officials mocked the appeal. The US has stepped up pressure on Havana, including an oil blockade that has worsened fuel shortages and blackouts.
AAl Jazeera
The Trump administration has repeatedly said it aims to change Havana’s leadership. President Donald Trump has himself said Cuba is “ready to fall.”
Eeuronews
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Cubans to secretly cooperate with the CIA to overthrow their government. His appeal came after President Trump threatened to send warships to Cuba following the Iran war. A 10-month US blockade has caused power cuts and water shortages.
AAl Jazeera
US secretary of state Marco Rubio urged Cubans seeking political change to seize the moment, saying “now is the time” and encouraging a partnership with the CIA. His remarks came shortly after Donald Trump said US warships returning from Iran could stop near Cuba and intervene. The article also recounts earlier threats and talks between the US and Cuba.
TThe Guardian
Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Cubans seeking political change to discreetly cooperate with the CIA, without identifying an operation or explaining what cooperation would entail. At a Florida rally, President Donald Trump said U.S. ships might stop near Cuba on their return from Iran and suggested sending Rubio to negotiate, but gave no details or indication that this was an actual military or diplomatic plan.
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Fox News
Marco Rubio says Cuba will set out on a path of major change before the end of Donald Trump’s presidential term. The head of the US foreign policy department did not provide details about the changes he expects. His statement points to a significant shift involving Cuba, while leaving its nature and scope unspecified. No timetable or mechanism for the anticipated change was given.
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TASS
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Cubans seeking change to work discreetly with the CIA to help end the island’s communist government. Cuban officials mocked the appeal. The US has stepped up pressure on Havana, including an oil blockade that has worsened fuel shortages and blackouts.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 08:28
The Trump administration has repeatedly said it aims to change Havana’s leadership. President Donald Trump has himself said Cuba is “ready to fall.”
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 07:28
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Cubans to secretly cooperate with the CIA to overthrow their government. His appeal came after President Trump threatened to send warships to Cuba following the Iran war. A 10-month US blockade has caused power cuts and water shortages.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 03:50
US secretary of state Marco Rubio urged Cubans seeking political change to seize the moment, saying “now is the time” and encouraging a partnership with the CIA. His remarks came shortly after Donald Trump said US warships returning from Iran could stop near Cuba and intervene. The article also recounts earlier threats and talks between the US and Cuba.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 00:30
Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Cubans seeking political change to discreetly cooperate with the CIA, without identifying an operation or explaining what cooperation would entail. At a Florida rally, President Donald Trump said U.S. ships might stop near Cuba on their return from Iran and suggested sending Rubio to negotiate, but gave no details or indication that this was an actual military or diplomatic plan.
FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-23 23:43
Marco Rubio says Cuba will set out on a path of major change before the end of Donald Trump’s presidential term. The head of the US foreign policy department did not provide details about the changes he expects. His statement points to a significant shift involving Cuba, while leaving its nature and scope unspecified. No timetable or mechanism for the anticipated change was given.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 23:43