At a rally in Fort Myers, Florida, on Friday, President Trump suggested U.S. warships returning from the Iran war could stop near Cuba, after which Secretary of State Marco Rubio would be sent in to “finish up the deal.” Trump had first floated the idea earlier this year and had not mentioned it in recent months. Rubio then posted that “now is the time” for action on Cuba, urging those seeking positive change to pursue it through a “discrete partnership with the CIA,” though he has voiced doubts that a diplomatic resolution is possible with the current government. Earlier talks with Cuban officials left the U.S. unimpressed and led to more sanctions, while Cuba has struggled with economic and energy crises, with its 10 million residents enduring blackouts, food shortages and inflation.
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