CIA director brought paramilitary leader involved in Maduro capture to Cuba meeting
CIA Director John Ratcliffe recently met with senior Cuban officials in Havana, bringing along a paramilitary leader involved in the capture of Nicolás Maduro. This meeting is seen as a signal to Cuba, especially given the historical tensions between the two nations. The U.S. has been pressuring Cuba for economic and political reforms amid rising tensions.
- ▪Ratcliffe's visit included a paramilitary leader who participated in Maduro's capture.
- ▪Cuba has faced severe fuel shortages due to U.S. tariffs on oil exports.
- ▪Cuban officials expressed concerns about U.S. military actions, warning of potential violence.
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Exclusive Politics CIA director brought paramilitary leader involved in Maduro capture to Cuba meeting, sources say By Jim DeFede, Jim DeFede Jim DeFede joined CBS4 News in January 2006 and serves as an investigative reporter for the station, as well as host of its Sunday morning public affairs program "Facing South Florida." Read Full Bio Jim DeFede, Jennifer Jacobs, Jennifer Jacobs Senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs is a senior White House reporter at CBS News. Read Full Bio Jennifer Jacobs, James LaPorta James LaPorta National security coordinating producer James LaPorta is the national security coordinating producer for the CBS News' Washington bureau. He is a former U.S. Marine veteran infantryman and veteran of the Afghanistan war.
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