U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Cubans seeking political change to act, calling it “now is the time” and proposing a “discrete partnership with the CIA.” His comments followed President Donald Trump’s remarks at a Friday rally in South Florida that U.S. warships could intervene in Cuba on their return from the Iran war. Trump was also reported to be considering sending Rubio to Cuba to negotiate a deal.
WHO:U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio
WHAT:Rubio urged Cubans seeking political change to act and form a “discrete partnership with the CIA.”
WHEN:Oct 23, 2026
WHERE:USA
WHY:Rubio urged action in response to the political change sought by Cubans; he called on them to capitalize on Trump’s plans.
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