CIA reportedly forms secret Cuba task force amid increased U.S. pressure

The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has allegedly formed a secret task force focused on Cuba, aiming to intensify pressure and intelligence operations against the island nation, according to a report by The New York Times. This initiative is reportedly part of the Donald Trump administration's broader strategy to promote economic and political changes in Cuba.

The newly formed task force is said to be designed to channel increased financial, human, and technical resources toward Cuba. Its objective is to encourage leadership transitions, favoring individuals more amenable to Trump's demands over officials perceived as anti-American. This effort is framed as part of a larger push for "economic, political, and leadership changes" within the country.

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These alleged CIA actions come amid ongoing tensions and statements from both Cuban and U.S. officials. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez previously characterized the U.S. blockade as an "act of war" that "silently suffocates and kills" the Cuban people. Conversely, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has argued that change in Cuba, though difficult, is necessary for a better future, criticizing the current leadership for leading the country toward ruin based on a "collapsed ideology."

Reports also suggest that the U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon) has been quietly reviewing options for action plans concerning Cuba, even as tensions persist with Iran in the Middle East. The combination of these reported intelligence and military reviews signals a heightened focus on Cuba by the Trump administration.

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