Rubio says Cuba is threat to US as Havana accuses him of 'lies'
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has labeled Cuba a national security threat, expressing skepticism about the potential for a peaceful resolution. His remarks follow the indictment of former Cuban president Raúl Castro for murder related to a 1996 incident. While Rubio advocates for diplomacy, he emphasizes the challenges posed by the current Cuban leadership.
- ▪Rubio stated that Cuba poses a 'national security threat' to the US.
- ▪The US has charged Raúl Castro with murder over the downing of two planes in 1996.
- ▪Cuba's Foreign Minister denied Rubio's claims and accused the US of instigating aggression.
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Cuba is a national security threat to the US, Rubio says6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSofia Ferreira SantosReutersThe US secretary of state said Cuba had always posed a threatCuba poses a "national security threat" to the US and the likelihood of a peaceful agreement is "not high", US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said.His comments come just a day after the US charged Cuba's former president Raúl Castro with murder over the 1996 downing of two planes resulting the the killing of US nationals.Rubio said Washington's preference was "a diplomatic solution" but warned that President Donald Trump had the right and obligation to protect his country against any threat.Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez accused Rubio of "lies" and said the island had never posed a…
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