Cuba mocks US appeal for cooperation with the CIA

On October 23, 2026, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio publicly called on those seeking 'positive change' in Cuba to contact the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Rubio urged Cubans to seize this opportunity to drive political transformation, although he did not provide specific details or clarify the nature of the proposed cooperation.

In response, the Cuban government reacted with irony and skepticism. Carlos Fernandez de Cossio, Cuba's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, dismissed the appeal in a post on the social media platform X. He stated that the intelligence agency must be in a state of 'desperation' to be promoting its offers in such a manner, comparing their tactics to selling a tube of toothpaste. This exchange reflects the ongoing diplomatic tensions between Havana and Washington, marking another episode of public friction regarding internal Cuban affairs.