Rubio says Cuba needs ‘new people in charge’ as blackouts, unrest grip island

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 3 min read 100% complete by Efrat LachterMarch 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Rubio says Cuba needs ‘new people in charge’ as blackouts, unrest grip island

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Amid widespread blackouts and unrest in Cuba, Senator Marco Rubio stated that U.S. sanctions are linked to political change on the island, citing the Cuban economy's dependence on subsidies and the current leadership's inability to address the crisis. The island nation is facing a severe energy crisis, leaving millions without power and sparking protests. President Trump indicated his administration is actively engaged and suggested potential intervention. A State Department official attributed the crisis to the Cuban regime's incompetence and decades of communist rule, rejecting claims that U.S. sanctions are responsible. A Cuban human rights activist echoed this sentiment, arguing that the crisis reflects a systemic collapse within the regime itself.

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cuba 100% blackouts 90% unrest 80% economic crisis 80% u.s. sanctions 70% political change 70% energy crisis 60% communist regime 60% failing regime 50% marco rubio 40%

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