Cuba Is a National Security Threat to the US, Rubio Says
Rubio said diplomacy remains the preference, but he warned that Cuba has Russian and Chinese intelligence ties and a 100 million dollar aid offer is on the table.
- On Thursday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared Cuba poses a "national security threat" to the United States, stating the likelihood of a peaceful diplomatic agreement is "not high."
- Rubio's assessment follows Wednesday's indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro in Miami on murder charges related to the 1996 downing of two planes that killed U.S. nationals.
- Rubio alleged Cuba hosts Russian and Chinese intelligence and serves as a leading sponsor of terrorism, despite the country accepting a U.S. offer of $100m in humanitarian aid.
- Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez rejected the allegations as "lies," while Sen. Ruben Gallego accused Republicans of manufacturing reasons for regime change.
- President Donald Trump recently described Cuba as a "failed country" and said his administration aims to help, fueling speculation about a potential push toward regime change.
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“National Security Threat”: America Is Doing Everything Short of War to Regime Change Cuba
U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio told reporters this week that Cuba poses a national security threat to the United States and said the likelihood of a peaceful agreement with Havana is not high. The comments came one day after the U.S. Justice Department charged former Cuban president and military chief Raúl Castro with the murder of U.S. nationals. War with Cuba Coming Soon? President Donald Trump plays golf in…
Cuba is a "national security risk" to the United States, says US Secretary of State Rubio, who left open the possibility of military intervention. President Trump has also once again spoken threatening language towards Havana. The new threat comes after former Cuban President Raúl Castro was indicted in the US this week for allegedly ordering the downing of two civilian aircraft in 1996, in which four American citizens were killed. Castro is acc…
He doesn't think it's likely that they can reach a peaceful agreement.
US Secy Marco Rubio calls Cuba a ‘national security threat’ after US indicts former President Raul Castro
Rubio’s statement comes at a time when tensions between Washington and Havana are high, as Havana reels under a severe energy crisis triggered by an effective blockade on oil supplies by the US.
The exchange of words between Cuba and the United States is becoming increasingly heated.
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