Trump and Rubio advance CIA involvement in Cuba talks, with Rubio urging those seeking change to partner with the agency. The Trump administration aims to replace Cuba's communist regime, with Rubio stating the U.S. will 'take care of Cuba' on its way back from Iran.
Rubio, handling Cuba policy for Trump, called on Cubans to seek change through a discrete partnership with the CIA. The administration has intensified pressure on Havana, including an oil blockade that has strained Cuba's economy and infrastructure.
The Trump administration has maintained an embargo on Cuba for over 60 years, with recent talks showing little progress. UN experts have condemned the oil blockade as a violation of international law, while the administration remains focused on diplomatic solutions.
Cuba faces significant economic and energy challenges, with blackouts, food shortages, and protests. The U.S. has imposed new sanctions, and the administration has not yet reached a deal, despite Trump's claims of an impending agreement.