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U.S. Elevates Castro’s Grandson, Warns Cuba’s Failed-State Risk

5/30/2026

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U.S. officials elevated Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro, the six-fingered grandson of Cuban leader Raul Castro, as Cuba’s primary interlocutor.
Rep. Maria Salazar (R-Fla.) said “thieves” must be removed after the May 23 indictment of President Raul Castro.
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) called GAESA a “state within a state” that enriches a small elite.
The Trump administration warned a failed-state scenario could arise off the U.S. coast if Cuba fails to change.

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U.S. officials elevated Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro, the six-fingered grandson of Cuban leader Raul Castro, as Cuba’s primary interlocutor.
Rep. Maria Salazar (R-Fla.) said “thieves” must be removed after the May 23 indictment of President Raul Castro.
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) called GAESA a “state within a state” that enriches a small elite.
The Trump administration warned a failed-state scenario could arise off the U.S. coast if Cuba fails to change.