Trump Suggests Rubio as Cuba's President, Warns Havana to 'Make a Deal'

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Firstpost•11-01-2026, 21:11
Trump Suggests Rubio as Cuba's President, Warns Havana to 'Make a Deal'
- •Donald Trump suggested Marco Rubio as Cuba's president, stating, "Sounds good to me!", though it's not official US policy.
- •The comment comes amid strained US-Latin America relations, following a military operation in Venezuela last week.
- •Trump also warned Cuba about its economic woes and reliance on Venezuelan oil, claiming it's close to collapse.
- •He urged Cuba to "make a deal" with Washington, threatening to cut off oil and money from Venezuela.
- •Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez rejected Trump's claims, denying receiving money for security services and accusing the US of criminal behavior.
Why It Matters: Trump suggests Marco Rubio for Cuba's presidency and warns Havana to negotiate amidst rising regional tensions.
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