Rubio offers CIA association to Cubans; Trump announces US ships near island

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio signals support for Cubans seeking 'positive change,' offering a 'discreet association with the CIA,' while President Trump announces US naval vessels will pass near Cuba en route from Iran. This marks an escalation in US rhetoric toward Cuba, potentially signaling covert operations or increased pressure. The exact nature and scale of US actions remain unclear, but the statements suggest a more assertive US posture in the region.

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