US Secretary of State Marco Rubio States Cuba Poses National Security Threat; Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Denies Claims
▸ Part of: US Officials Threaten Military Action Against Cuba; Cuba Denies Threat
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Cuba poses a national security threat to the United States, citing the possibility of a peaceful agreement as 'not high'. This follows a US lawsuit against former Cuban President Raul Castro for allegedly killing American citizens in 1996. Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez denied the claims, calling them 'lies' and accusing Rubio of inciting an attack. The article also notes Cuba's ongoing fuel and food crises, and prolonged blackouts.
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