Rubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as Trump renews threat of military action
Marco Rubio expressed skepticism about the possibility of diplomatic relations with Cuba amid renewed military threats from President Trump. Trump indicated a willingness to consider military intervention, citing historical precedents. Rubio acknowledged the preference for a peaceful resolution but deemed the likelihood of achieving it under the current Cuban government as low.
- ▪Trump and Rubio have raised the possibility of military intervention in Cuba following criminal charges against Raúl Castro.
- ▪Rubio stated that while a diplomatic agreement is preferred, the chances of success are not high given the current Cuban leadership.
- ▪The Trump administration has imposed additional sanctions on Cuba after unsatisfactory talks with Cuban officials.
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Marco Rubio speaks to the press before travelling to a meeting of Nato foreign ministers in Sweden. Photograph: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/ReutersView image in fullscreenMarco Rubio speaks to the press before travelling to a meeting of Nato foreign ministers in Sweden. Photograph: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/ReutersUS newsRubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as Trump renews threat of military actionUS secretary of state says president would like a negotiated agreement with Havana but likelihood ‘is not high’Associated PressFri 22 May 2026 02.41 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe US president, Donald Trump, and the secretary of state, Marco Rubio, on Thursday again raised the spectre of military intervention in Cuba, a renewed threat that takes on greater weight a day after the…
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