Rubio urges Cubans to partner with CIA as Trump vows to address Cuba

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Cubans seeking change to partner discreetly with the CIA, as President Donald Trump vowed Washington would "take care of Cuba" after dealing with Iran and send Rubio to finalize the matter. Rubio, who handles Cuba policy for Trump, said on X that those disappointed by Cuba's government should "seize this opportunity to create the change you desire through a discreet partnership with the CIA," without elaborating. Trump made the remarks at a Florida rally, reiterating the administration's goal of changing Cuba's communist government. Cuba faces severe strain from a U.S. oil blockade imposed earlier this year, causing fuel shortages and blackouts, amid a 60-year embargo. Cuba's foreign minister has expressed openness to dialogue, while UN experts and rights advocates have condemned the blockade and threats as imperialist.