Rubio floats CIA 'partnership' to Cubans tired of 'failed promises, corruption'

A senior U.S. official has proposed a covert collaboration with Cuban dissidents through intelligence channels, framing it as a chance to advance democratic reforms in the island nation. The call, made on social media, contrasts the government’s failures with the potential for grassroots transformation, urging those opposed to the current system to take advantage of the offer. The message suggests a shift toward more direct U.S. involvement in Cuba’s internal dynamics, though details on how the partnership would function remain unclear. Whether this signals a broader policy shift or a targeted appeal to specific groups is yet to be confirmed.

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. “The disappointment of failed promises, corruption, and the privileged lives of only a few; seize this opportunity to create the change...