Politics
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) have invited Cuban citizens seeking political change to establish confidential contact with the agency,
Washington: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) have invited Cuban citizens seeking political change to establish confidential contact with the agency, while U.S. President Donald Trump has also hinted at possible actions concerning Cuba.
According to Reuters, Rubio addressed Cubans who want change in the country in a message posted on social media. He accused the Cuban government of corruption, failing to fulfill its promises and granting privileges to a select few. He also invited citizens to play a role in bringing about change by contacting the CIA confidentially. Following Rubio’s message, the CIA released a video in Spanish explaining how to contact the agency securely. The video outlined several security measures, including using a secure internet connection, a virtual private network (VPN) and a private browser.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump said at a gathering in Florida that American naval vessels could stop near Cuba on their return from Iran, after which Marco Rubio would be sent to finalize a deal. Trump did not provide details of any potential agreement or action. Cuba has responded to the American statements, describing Washington’s move as an act of desperation. Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío criticized the United States, saying that Washington was now attempting to recruit people for the CIA publicly.
