Exclusive: Rubio's secret squeeze on Raul Castro's Cuba
Summary
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is having secret discussions with Raul Castro's grandson to apply pressure on Cuba's leadership. These talks bypass official Cuban government channels and focus on the future of Cuba. The discussions are part of a broader U.S. strategy to deal with Cuba amid increasing troubles on the island.Key Facts
- Marco Rubio is the U.S. Secretary of State involved in secret discussions with Raul Castro's grandson.
- These talks are not formal negotiations but focus on Cuba's future.
- Raul Castro, despite being 94, is seen by the U.S. as the real decision-maker in Cuba.
- The U.S. government wants a change in Cuba's regime but has not decided exactly how to achieve this.
- Cuba suffers from shortages of power, food, and fuel, and its hospitals are limiting surgeries.
- President Trump recently ordered actions against Venezuela, which impacted Cuba.
- Discussions have not included Cuba's current President, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, as he is seen as unlikely to support change.
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