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Rubio Report Accuses Cuba of Espionage, Sparks Partisan Clash

7/21/2026

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio released the report “Cuba: The Capital of 21st Century Communism” accusing Cuba of espionage and warning the island.
Republicans praised the report while critics called it a pretext.
CodePink condemned the report.
U.S. Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (D-Ill.) condemned U.S. policy toward Cuba.
Defending Rights & Dissent policy director Chip Gibbons said the report revives war conspiracies and cites the discredited House Un-American Activities Committee.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio released the report “Cuba: The Capital of 21st Century Communism” accusing Cuba of espionage and warning the island.
Republicans praised the report while critics called it a pretext.
CodePink condemned the report.
U.S. Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (D-Ill.) condemned U.S. policy toward Cuba.
Defending Rights & Dissent policy director Chip Gibbons said the report revives war conspiracies and cites the discredited House Un-American Activities Committee.