Marco Rubio urges Cubans to collaborate with CIA to topple gov’t

His appeal came after President Trump threatened to send warships to Cuba following the Iran war. The statement escalates tensions between the two nations already strained by a 10-month US blockade that has resulted in widespread power outages and water shortages across Cuba.

Escalating tensions

The US blockade has severely impacted Cuba's infrastructure and daily life, with citizens facing extended periods without electricity and limited access to clean water. Rubio's direct call for collaboration with intelligence marks a significant shift in US approach toward the Caribbean nation.