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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington hopes Cuba will pursue a “different path,” warning that Cuban officials should not expect to simply wait out President Donald Trump’s administration without making changes.
Speaking Monday on Fox News’ “Hannity,” Rubio said the United States remains hopeful that officials controlling Cuba’s government will recognize the challenges facing the country and reconsider their approach. The Trump administration has intensified pressure on Havana and has previously called for political change in the communist-led country.
Rubio warned that Cuban officials who believe they can maintain the status quo until the Trump administration leaves office are mistaken. His remarks follow other recent comments in which he said Washington favors political and negotiated change in Cuba.
Cuba is facing severe economic pressure, with fuel shortages and widespread power outages adding to problems caused by aging and unreliable infrastructure. A U.S.-imposed oil blockade introduced earlier this year has further strained the Cuban economy.
Despite rising tensions, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez told the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday that Havana remains open to dialogue with Washington.
Trump also suggested over the weekend that the United States and Cuba could eventually reach an agreement, saying he did not believe military action would be necessary. Washington has maintained a broad economic embargo against Cuba for more than six decades.
The Trump administration has increased pressure on Havana following the U.S. military operation in January that removed and captured then-Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Rubio also addressed Venezuela during his Fox News interview, saying the country needs “free and fair elections.” He said the United States is working to establish conditions that could allow such elections to take place as soon as possible, although he did not provide a specific timeline.
The comments underscore the Trump administration’s broader push for political changes in both Cuba and Venezuela as Washington increases economic and diplomatic pressure on the two governments.
