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Rubio Defends U.S. Actions Amid Caribbean Concerns

2/27/2026

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Rubio Addresses CARICOM

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended a Caribbean Community (CARICOM) summit in St. Kitts and Nevis to discuss U.S. policies toward Cuba and Venezuela.
Rubio defended the U.S. military operation that ousted Nicolás Maduro, claiming it improved conditions in Venezuela.
Caribbean leaders expressed concern about Cuba's humanitarian crisis worsened by U.S. sanctions, with Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness warning that Cuban instability could affect the region.

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Rubio Briefs Congress

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director John Ratcliffe briefed congressional leaders on rising tensions with Iran.
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran has missiles capable of striking U.S. bases and is pursuing nuclear ambitions.
He claimed Iran killed 32,000 protesters during unrest, a figure disputed by Iranian officials.
The administration is weighing military action while emphasizing diplomacy as Geneva talks approach.

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Rubio Addresses CARICOM

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended a Caribbean Community (CARICOM) summit in St. Kitts and Nevis to discuss U.S. policies toward Cuba and Venezuela.
Rubio defended the U.S. military operation that ousted Nicolás Maduro, claiming it improved conditions in Venezuela.
Caribbean leaders expressed concern about Cuba's humanitarian crisis worsened by U.S. sanctions, with Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness warning that Cuban instability could affect the region.

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