Rubio urges Cubans to partner with CIA for change

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Cubans seeking "positive change" to work with the CIA, after the agency posted a video on X showing how to contact it. The appeal comes as the Trump administration increases pressure on Havana following the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

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The CIA posted a video on X showing the steps needed to contact the intelligence agency.

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CBS Published 24 October 2026

Rubio calls on Cubans seeking "positive change" to work with CIA

The CIA posted a video on X showing the steps needed to contact the intelligence agency.

Al Jazeera Published 24 October 2026

Rubio calls on Cubans to partner with CIA ‘to create positive change’

Washington has raised pressure on Havana after the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Euronews Published 24 October 2026

Rubio calls on Cubans seeking change to form 'discrete partnership' with CIA

The Trump administration has repeatedly stated that its goal is to bring about a change in Havana's leadership, with President Donald Trump himself having claimed the country is "ready to fall."

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