Rubio urges Cubans to seize moment for political change

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Cubans seeking political change to act, saying "now is the time," shortly after President Donald Trump suggested at a Florida rally that US warships could stop near Cuba on their return from the Iran war. Rubio, in a social media post, encouraged Cubans to partner with the CIA to create change, citing failed promises and corruption. Trump revived the military intervention idea in response to a crowd question, proposing a ship stopover and sending Rubio to finalize a deal. Trump and Rubio have previously floated intervention in Cuba, with the administration charging former leader Raúl Castro. Cuba faces an economic crisis with blackouts and shortages, while the US has imposed sanctions and held talks with Cuban officials.