Rubio urges Cubans to partner with CIA for change

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Cubans seeking political change to form a "discrete partnership" with the CIA, saying "now is the time" to act against failed promises and corruption. The Trump administration has repeatedly stated its goal of changing Havana's leadership, with President Trump claiming Cuba is "ready to fall." In January, Trump imposed an oil blockade on Cuba following a US military operation to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The CIA has published guidance for potential Cuban contacts, advising them to avoid devices linked to their identity and to share their location, job title, and access level to sensitive information. Trump said in September he believed a deal with Cuba was possible without military action.