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Rubio urges Cubans to work with the CIA
The CIA also posted a Spanish-language video on contacting the agency, and Cuba's foreign minister said on X that Cuba rejects any threats from U.S. ambitions.
On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on Weekend EditionPublished
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At a glance
- First reported by CBS News: “Rubio calls on Cubans seeking "positive change" to work with CIA”, with reporting from Al Jazeera, CubaHeadlines and CiberCuba.
- Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 12:30 PM ET on Weekend Edition, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
- BBN covered this story before: Ex-Mexican attorney general could face treason case over CIA operation (October 23).
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- CBS NewsRubio calls on Cubans seeking "positive change" to work with CIA
- Al JazeeraRubio calls on Cubans to partner with CIA ‘to create positive change’ October 24, 2026 · facts used on air
- CubaHeadlinesCuban Deputy Minister Mocks CIA's Recruitment Call: "They're Selling Their Offers Like Toothpaste" October 24, 2026 · facts used on air
- CiberCubaMarco Rubio publicly calls on Cubans to collaborate "discreetly with the CIA" to bring about change on the island. October 23, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSecretary of State Marco Rubio is calling on Cubans seeking, in his words, positive change to work with the CIA, and the agency posted a video on X showing how to make contact.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThe video reportedly advises disposable emails and deleting your history afterward.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorCuba's deputy foreign minister says the CIA is selling itself like a tube of toothpaste.
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The story so far
- Ex-Mexican attorney general could face treason case over CIA operation · New York Post
- Rubio urges Cubans to work with the CIA (this story)
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