Rubio calls on Cubans to work with CIA against government

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has publicly urged Cuban citizens to work with the CIA in coordinated efforts against the Cuban government, marking a rare explicit public call for cooperation with U.S. intelligence services.

Rubio, who has long maintained a hardline stance toward Cuba and has family ties to Cuban exile communities, made the statement as tensions between Washington and Havana remain elevated. The call for clandestine collaboration underscores the Trump administration's approach to the island nation, which has included economic pressure and diplomatic isolation.

The secretary's appeal follows decades of documented CIA operations in Cuba, dating back to the Cold War era. Such public invitations for civilian cooperation with foreign intelligence agencies are uncommon in diplomatic discourse, typically conducted through confidential channels rather than public statements.

Cuba's government has not yet issued an official response to Rubio's remarks. The statement comes amid broader U.S. efforts to increase pressure on Havana, with the administration pursuing policies aimed at regime change and democratic transformation on the island.