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US Secretary of State Urges Cubans Toward Political Action
First reported Oct 23, 8:30 PM ET · Latest Oct 24, 4:28 AM ET · Explainer updated Oct 24, 8:31 AM ET
Where things stand
The Guardian reports that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Cubans “now is the time” to act for political change, following remarks by former President Donald Trump about possible US warship involvement in Cuba. Al Jazeera adds that Rubio specifically called on Cubans to partner with the CIA to create “positive change.”
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What changed
The Al Jazeera story, published earlier on the same day, expands Rubio’s appeal by mentioning a partnership with the CIA, whereas the Guardian piece focuses only on his general call to act.
Questions we’re following
- It is unclear how Cuban opposition groups or the Cuban government have responded to Rubio’s invitation, and what concrete steps, if any, are being planned. Open
Background
Rubio, the US secretary of state, is urging Cubans who desire political reform to take action. His comments came after Trump suggested at a rally that US warships might intervene in Cuba on their way back from the Iran conflict, raising US pressure on Havana.
What to watch
No specific future date or action was reported.
Timeline of reporting
- Rubio calls on Cubans to partner with CIA ‘to create positive change’ — Al Jazeera
Washington has raised pressure on Havana after the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
- Rubio tells Cubans ‘now is the time’ to act to see political change — The Guardian
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