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

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

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  1. Just the News

    After Trump floats military option, Rubio urges Cubans seeking change to work discreetly with CIA (opens Just the News)

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    Rubio, who is of Cuban descent, previously expressed frustration and disappointment with the Cuban government, claiming the Caribbean country was already a "failed state."

  2. Fox News

    Rubio urges Cubans to work with CIA to bring political change to communist-run island (opens Fox News)

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    Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Cubans to form a "discrete partnership with the CIA" as Trump floated sending him to Cuba to cut a deal.

  3. Washington Examiner

    Rubio calls for Cubans to partner with CIA (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a direct appeal to Cubans on Friday, encouraging them to join a “discrete partnership” with the CIA if they want to see change in their country. “The disappointment of failed promises, corruption, and the privileged lives of only a few; seize this opportunity to c…

  4. The Hill

    Rubio floats CIA 'partnership' to Cubans tired of 'failed promises, corruption' (opens The Hill)

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    Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered Cubans a discreet CIA partnership opportunity in a Friday social media post, saying "now is the time" for those looking to "create positive change” in the Caribbean country.

  5. Al-Monitor

    Marco Rubio calls on those seeking change in Cuba to partner with CIA (opens Al-Monitor)

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    By Bo Erickson and Kanishka Singh FORT MYERS, Florida, Oct 23 (Reuters) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on those seeking change in Cuba to partner with the CIA as President Donald Trump said Washington would "take care of Cuba" after dealing with Iran and send in the top US diplomat to fi…

  6. Al Jazeera

    Rubio calls on Cubans to partner with CIA ‘to create positive change’ (opens Al Jazeera)

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

  7. France 24

    US seeks to topple Cuba's government (opens France 24)

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    And now, in a rather surprising development, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is directly urging Cubans to cooperate with the CIA. Havana has responded by mocking what it calls the Trump administration’s “desperation”.

  8. The Daily Caller

    ‘Now Is The Time’: Rubio Openly Urges Cuban Dissidents To Pursue ‘Discreet Partnership With The CIA’ (opens The Daily Caller)

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    ‘Send Marco Rubio in to finish up the job’

  9. CBS News

    Rubio calls on Cubans seeking "positive change" to work with CIA (opens CBS News)

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

  10. Latin Times

    Rubio's CIA Pitch to Cuba Raises the Stakes in Washington's Pressure Campaign (opens Latin Times)

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    Secretary of State Marco Rubio publicly urged Cuban civilians to work discreetly with the CIA, hours after President Trump renewed military threats against Havana, intensifying U.S. pressure on Cuba.

  11. MS Now

    Rubio uses social media to urge Cuban turncoats to work with CIA (opens MS Now)

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    Even Cubans who might be open to such an offer would be wise to question the judgment of an administration that would so willingly broadcast it for all to see on Elon Musk’s platform.