Rubio at UN: Cuba regime has 'opportunity' to change, US won't work with those with 'blood on hands'
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking at the UN, signaled conditional openness to engagement with Cuba's regime, stating it has an 'opportunity' to change course, but warned Washington will not cooperate with those who have 'blood on their hands.' This marks a nuanced shift from prior US policy, blending pressure with a potential off-ramp, though the regime's response remains uncertain.
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US Signals Conditional Engagement with Cuba Amidst Regime Change Demands
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed US willingness to engage with Cuba, conditional on a change in its government, following President Trump's 'failed state' remark. This represents a nuanced shift in US policy, blending pressure for regime change with a potential diplomatic off-ramp, though immediate Cuban reaction has been confrontational.