Allegation by Foreign Minister Rubio on Cuba's Security Threat for the U.S.

In a discussion with journalists on Thursday, Rubio emphasized that Washington's priority is 'diplomatic solutions,' but cautioned that his country has the right and responsibility to protect itself from any threats, including those from President Donald Trump. He accused Cuba of being a 'major sponsor of terrorism' and faced criticism from Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez, who dismissed Rubio's claims as 'lies' and highlighted that his country has never posed a threat to the U.S. Rodriguez also accused Rubio of using social media to incite military aggression and unjustly accusing Cuba. Cuba is currently facing severe fuel shortages, food scarcity, and a prolonged 'blackout.' According to Rubio, Cuba has accepted a $100 million humanitarian aid proposal from the U.S., while President Trump continues to exert pressure on Cuba to dismantle its communist regime. The allegations against former President Castro have drawn comparisons to the arrest of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro in January by some legal experts. Prominent attorney Todd Blanchard expressed confidence that Castro would be present in the U.S. based on his own will or through any other means. In a White House statement, Trump labeled Cuba as a 'failed state' and mentioned his administration's efforts to seek assistance based on humanitarian grounds, despite his claim of being disappointed by past administrations' futile attempts over the last 50-60 years.