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Report: Marco Rubio met Raúl Castro’s grandson during Caribbean talks

newsApr 2, 2026

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Raúl Castro's grandson during February CARICOM diplomatic talks. The encounter occurred while Rubio pressed Caribbean leaders on regional security and condemned China for detaining a Panamanian ship, reaffirming support for Panama's sovereignty. The meeting contradicts Rubio's long-standing hardline posture toward the Castro family and will intensify domestic political criticism and scrutiny.

Key Highlights

Rubio met Raúl Castro's grandson during February CARICOM diplomatic talks.
Rubio condemned China for detaining a Panamanian ship while at the talks.
The encounter breaks with Rubio's long-standing hardline stance toward the Castro family.

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