Rubio tells Fox's Hannity Cuba has "already fallen" and warns leaders to change course
In a Fox News interview, Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Cuba a "failed state" and said its leaders would "learn the lesson the hard way" if they don't change. Cuba's foreign minister has said Havana remains open to dialogue.
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The story, neutrally told
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Cuba has "already fallen" and is a "failed state" in an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity. The HillN “Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that Cuba has "already fallen" and is a "failed state" as tensions rise between the U.S. and island nation.” Read at The Hill ↗ Rubio said Cuba "does not have a functional economy", according to The Hill's excerpt of the interview. The HillN “"It does not have a functional economy, and it is governed by people who continue” Read at The Hill ↗ He said the US is hopeful Cuba will "choose a different path" and that some of those governing it will "open their eyes". The IndependentLC “"We are hopeful that Cuba will choose a different path," he remarked” Read at The Independent ↗
Rubio also said too many people in Cuba who chant revolutionary slogans believe they can wait out the administration, and that they "will learn the lesson the hard way" if they don't correct course. The IndependentLC “They are wrong and they will learn the lesson the hard way if they don't correct," Rubio said.” Read at The Independent ↗ Cuban foreign minister Bruno Rodriguez told the UN General Assembly on Saturday that Cuba remains open to diplomatic dialogue with Washington. The IndependentLC “Cuban foreign minister Bruno Rodriguez said Cuba would remain open to diplomatic dialogue with Washington.” Read at The Independent ↗ President Trump predicted over the weekend that the two countries will reach an agreement and said he does not expect military action to be needed. The IndependentLC “Trump predicted over the weekend that the U.S. and Cuba will ultimately reach an agreement, stating he does not believe military action will be required.” Read at The Independent ↗
The US has kept an economic embargo on Cuba for over six decades, and the Trump administration has increased pressure since a January military operation that removed and seized Venezuela's then-president Nicolas Maduro, per The Independent. The IndependentLC “The US has maintained its economic embargo against Cuba for over six decades” Read at The Independent ↗ On Venezuela, Rubio said the country needs free and fair elections and that Washington is trying to set up conditions for a vote quickly, without giving a timeline. The IndependentLC “"They need to have free and fair elections in that country."” Read at The Independent ↗
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Left1 outlet
- Framing
- The Independent leads with Rubio's remarks as a "chilling ultimatum", stressing the warning to Cuban leaders and adding context on Trump, Cuba's UN offer of dialogue and the Venezuela operation.
- Emphasis
- The threat-like warning, the diplomatic backdrop and Venezuela.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not quote the 'already fallen' or 'failed state' lines in the text available.
- Charged language
- “chilling ultimatum”
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“Marco Rubio issues chilling ultimatum to Cuba during Sean Hannity interview” — The Independent
Centre1 outlet
- Framing
- The Hill leads with Rubio's direct quote that Cuba has "already fallen" and is a "failed state", in a straightforward report of the interview.
- Emphasis
- Rubio's characterisation of Cuba's economy and governance.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Only a truncated excerpt was available, so context on Trump, Cuba's response and Venezuela could not be assessed.
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“Rubio says Cuba has 'already fallen': 'It is a failed state'” — The Hill
Right0 outlets
No right outlet in our sources has covered this story yet.
What every side reports
- Rubio spoke to Fox News's Sean Hannity about Cuba.
- Tensions between the US and Cuba are rising.
Where accounts differ
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Character of Rubio's remarks
- Left
- Described as a "chilling ultimatum" to Cuba.
- Centre
- Reported as Rubio saying Cuba has "already fallen" and is a "failed state".
Marco Rubio person
Says Cuba has collapsed economically and is run by people who wrongly think they can wait out the administration; hopes they change course.
“"Well, the truth is Cuba has already fallen," Rubio told Fox News's Sean Hannity.” — The Hill
“They are wrong and they will learn the lesson the hard way if they don't correct," Rubio said.” — The Independent
Cuba place
Per The Independent, Cuba's foreign minister told the UN Cuba remains open to dialogue with Washington.
“Cuban foreign minister Bruno Rodriguez said Cuba would remain open to diplomatic dialogue with Washington.” — The Independent
Left1 article
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Marco Rubio issues chilling ultimatum to Cuba during Sean Hannity interview
Critical Presents Rubio's comments as a threat, with context on embargo, Venezuela and Cuban openness to talks.
Centre1 article
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Rubio says Cuba has 'already fallen': 'It is a failed state'
Neutral Straight report leading with Rubio's 'already fallen' and 'failed state' quotes.
Right0 articles
No coverage yet.
- 29 Sep 11:49 First The IndependentLC Marco Rubio issues chilling ultimatum to Cuba during Sean Hannity interview
- 29 Sep 15:37 +3h 49m The HillN Rubio says Cuba has 'already fallen': 'It is a failed state'
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