24-10-2026
The article reports that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged Cubans to work secretly with the Central Intelligence Agency to overthrow Cuba’s government. The appeal is presented against a backdrop of escalating US-Cuba tensions: President Donald Trump has threatened to send warships to Cuba following the Iran war, while a US blockade that has lasted 10 months has contributed to power outages and water shortages on the island.
The report is very brief and does not provide further details about Rubio’s remarks, such as when or where he made them, the specific form of cooperation he sought, or how Cubans or the Cuban government responded. It also does not explain the connection between the Iran war and the threat to send warships, or offer additional information about the blockade and its effects. As a result, the article frames the appeal and the surrounding political and humanitarian context without elaborating on the events or supplying perspectives from other parties.
Overall, the item informs readers of a reported call for covert cooperation against Cuba’s government and situates it alongside a military threat and shortages affecting the country. Its emphasis is on the sharpness of the political rhetoric and the difficult conditions described, rather than on analysis, verification, or a detailed account of policy developments.
Entities: Marco Rubio, Donald Trump, Cuba, United States, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
24-10-2026
At a campaign rally in South Florida, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that American warships returning from the war with Iran could stop near Cuba. Responding to a shouted question, he joked that a ship would anchor roughly 50 yards off the Cuban coast before Secretary of State Marco Rubio went in to “finish up the deal.” The remark revived Trump’s earlier suggestions that Cuba could be a target of U.S. intervention, though the article notes that the Iran war he has forecast has not yet wound down. The rally came days before midterm elections, as voters were concerned about the war’s effects on prices, including fuel and groceries.
Trump and Rubio have both advocated a tougher approach to Cuba. In May, they raised the possibility of military intervention, and the administration later announced criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. Trump has said he might be the president who intervenes, while Rubio has described Cuba as a national security threat because of its connections to U.S. adversaries. Although Rubio says the administration would prefer a peaceful resolution, he has expressed doubt that diplomacy with Cuba’s current government will succeed.
Shortly after Trump’s rally remarks, Rubio posted a message urging Cubans seeking change to pursue it through a “discrete partnership with the CIA.” In earlier public comments, he described Cuba’s economy as non-functional and said the United States would not allow the island to become a base threatening American interests.
The article also describes recent talks between U.S. and Cuban officials, which left the American side dissatisfied and were followed by additional sanctions. Trump has alternated between threatening intervention and predicting a deal, saying military action might not be necessary. Relations remain tense, including over the U.S. economic embargo, which Washington sought support for at the United Nations. Cuba is facing a prolonged economic and energy crisis, with shrinking output, blackouts, food shortages, inflation and large-scale migration.
Entities: Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, Raúl Castro, Cuba, United States • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
24-10-2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Cubans seeking political change to cooperate discreetly with the CIA, posting on X that they should use the opportunity to pursue change amid what he described as failed promises, corruption and privileges enjoyed by a small group. Rubio did not name a particular operation or explain what cooperation with the agency would entail. The article notes that Rubio, whose parents immigrated from Cuba, has long supported a tougher U.S. policy toward Havana and opposed normalizing relations without political reforms.
Separately, President Donald Trump suggested at a midterm rally in Fort Myers, Florida, that U.S. warships could stop near Cuba while returning from Iran. He joked that a ship might pause roughly 50 yards off the Cuban coast and said people there would “raise up their hands.” Trump then proposed sending Rubio to “finish up the deal,” praising him as someone who could work out an agreement with Cuba’s communist government.
The article stresses that Trump gave no details about a proposed agreement and did not say whether his comments represented an actual military or diplomatic plan. It also reports that Fox News Digital sought comment from the CIA, State Department, White House and Cuban Embassy in Washington, but the supplied text does not include responses. The story presents Rubio’s appeal and Trump’s rally remarks as separate developments, without establishing that they are part of a coordinated policy or operation.
Entities: Marco Rubio, Donald Trump, Cuba, Havana, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
24-10-2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged people seeking change in Cuba to pursue it through what he called a “discrete partnership with the CIA,” without explaining what such a partnership would involve. His comments came as President Donald Trump told a Florida rally that the United States would “take care of Cuba” after dealing with Iran and would send Rubio to “finish up the deal.” The article says the Trump administration has previously stated that changing Cuba’s communist government is a goal of its policy.
The remarks come amid heightened US pressure on Havana. An oil blockade imposed by Washington earlier in the year has intensified Cuba’s fuel shortages and blackouts, which are also worsened by failing infrastructure. The United States has maintained an embargo on Cuba for more than 60 years. Pressure increased further after the US military seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a deadly raid in January.
Cuba has signaled that dialogue remains possible: its foreign minister told the UN General Assembly the previous month that the country would always be open to talks with Washington. At the same time, UN rights experts have condemned the oil blockade as a violation of international law, and rights advocates have said the administration’s threats echo an imperialist approach. Trump said the previous month that he expected the United States and Cuba to reach an agreement and did not think military action would be necessary. The article reports these statements and developments without resolving whether a deal or further escalation is likely.
Entities: Marco Rubio, Donald Trump, Cuba, United States, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
24-10-2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Cubans seeking political change to act, posting that “now is the time” and calling on them to pursue change through what he described as a “discrete” partnership with the CIA. The article notes that he may have meant “discreet,” meaning private or secret. His message came shortly after President Donald Trump told a rally in south Florida that US warships returning from the Iran war could stop near Cuba, with Rubio sent to “finish up the deal.”
The remarks revived Trump’s earlier suggestions of intervention in Cuba. In May, Trump said he might be the president to intervene, while Rubio described Cuba as a national security threat because of its links to US adversaries. Both have said they prefer a peaceful resolution, though Rubio has questioned whether diplomacy with the current Cuban government can succeed. He has also described Cuba’s economy as nonfunctional and its revolutionary government as outdated.
Cuban deputy foreign minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio mocked the comments, portraying them as evidence of US desperation and criticizing what he called public recruitment for the CIA. The article situates the exchange amid a broader deterioration in relations: talks between US and Cuban officials have reportedly left the US side unimpressed, and Washington has imposed further sanctions. Trump recently said Rubio was negotiating with Cuba and predicted the countries could reach a deal, while also saying military action might not be necessary.
The dispute is unfolding as Cuba faces a severe economic and energy crisis. Since 2020, the country’s GDP has contracted, and its roughly 10 million residents have experienced blackouts, food shortages and inflation. Protests and large-scale emigration, including to the United States, have also marked the crisis. The article additionally notes the countries’ clash at the United Nations over the US economic embargo on Cuba.
Entities: Marco Rubio, Donald Trump, Cuba, United States, Havana • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
24-10-2026
The article reports escalating US rhetoric toward Cuba, following US actions and threats involving Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Cubans seeking political change to work discreetly with US intelligence agencies, specifically the CIA. In a post on X, he criticized Cuba’s government for corruption, broken promises and the privileged lives of a few. The CIA subsequently published a Spanish-language video explaining how people with information could contact the agency. It recommended visiting an official US facility if safe, or, for online contact, using a secure connection, VPN, private browser and burner email unconnected to personal details. It also asked sources to provide information such as their city, occupation and level of access.
Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio mocked the public recruitment appeal, suggesting it reflected desperation or hardship within the CIA. Separately, President Donald Trump spoke at a Florida rally about pursuing regime change in Cuba. He said US warships returning from the Middle East could stop near the Cuban coast, and suggested Rubio would then “finish up the deal.” The remarks were presented as a threat of possible military engagement.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez sharply rejected Trump’s comments. He invoked Cuba’s coastline and warned that people arriving with hostile intentions and ambitions of domination would face an inhospitable environment. Overall, the article describes a confrontation involving calls for covert cooperation, a CIA outreach campaign, public mockery from Cuban officials, and Trump’s provocative military rhetoric. It does not report any resulting action or independently establish the feasibility of the scenarios described.
Entities: Marco Rubio, Donald Trump, Carlos Fernandez de Cossio, Bruno Rodriguez, Cuba • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
