Cuban spy one of US's biggest intelligence failures, Rubio says, accuses Cuba of funding protesters
Marco Rubio said Cuba operates an extensive spy and influence network in the US, citing a convicted ambassador and alleged links to protests supporting Antifa, Hamas, and Venezuela's Maduro
Assessment
Marco Rubio is publicly characterizing a convicted Cuban diplomat as emblematic of a major US intelligence lapse, while simultaneously alleging that Cuba is financially backing American protesters. The claim ties domestic protest movements to foreign adversaries, escalating the political stakes around national security and dissent. Watch for whether Rubio's accusations lead to formal investigations or policy shifts targeting Cuban influence operations.