Secretary of State Rubio Urges Cubans to Partner with CIA for Regime Change

OPA WIRE, Oct 24 (OPA) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a direct appeal to Cuban citizens on Saturday, urging those seeking political change to collaborate with the Central Intelligence Agency. Rubio’s statement, posted via social media, cited systemic corruption and failed governance as primary drivers for the call to action, framing the partnership as a mechanism for citizens to influence the island's future.

The CIA has subsequently released operational guidelines for potential informants, instructing individuals to utilize secure, untraceable devices and remove all software linked to their personal identity or workplace. The agency is specifically soliciting information regarding the professional background and access levels of potential recruits, prioritizing those with proximity to sensitive government data.

This initiative follows a series of aggressive measures taken by President Donald Trump to isolate the Cuban leadership. In January 2026, the administration implemented a comprehensive oil blockade on the island, a move triggered by a U.S. military operation to apprehend former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Trump has frequently characterized the Cuban government as vulnerable, asserting that the nation is ready for a transition of power.

While the administration has maintained a hardline stance, President Trump suggested in September that a diplomatic resolution remains possible. He indicated a preference for a negotiated deal over direct military intervention, though the current call for clandestine intelligence cooperation suggests the White House is pursuing multiple avenues to pressure Havana as the blockade continues to restrict the island's economic resources.