Rubio offers "new relationship" to Cuban people
Summary
Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the Cuban people directly, blaming Cuba’s communist leadership for their hardships and promising a new relationship under President Trump focused on helping ordinary Cubans. The U.S. Justice Department will indict Raúl Castro for ordering attacks on U.S.-based planes, and the Trump administration is continuing sanctions targeting Cuba’s military-run economy.Key Facts
- Marco Rubio spoke directly to Cubans in Spanish on Cuban Independence Day.
- Rubio blamed Cuba’s problems on the communist leaders controlling the economy through GAESA, a military conglomerate.
- GAESA controls about 70% of Cuba’s economy, including hotels, banks, and stores.
- The U.S. Justice Department will indict Raúl Castro for ordering attacks on Miami-based rescue planes in 1996.
- Rubio said President Trump offers $100 million in food and medicine to Cubans, to be given through trusted charities, not the government.
- Cuba’s government blames U.S. sanctions and the loss of aid from Venezuela for the island’s economic troubles.
- Cuba’s economy is struggling with food and fuel shortages and limited electricity.
- The U.S. accuses Cuba of hosting foreign military and intelligence officials and buying drones from Russia and China.
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