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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Calls for Global Coalition Against Far‑Left Terrorism

On July 16 2026, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio chaired a ministerial conference in Washington on the “Resurgence of Political Terrorism,” with delegations from more than 66 countries across Europe, Asia and the Americas. Rubio described far‑left political violence as a distinct, global menace and urged the creation of an international coalition, including proposed visa restrictions and financial measures targeting groups he labeled “far‑left terrorists.”

Rubio alleged that the Cuban regime played a leading role in fostering extreme‑left movements in the United States and the hemisphere. Cuban President Miguel Díaz‑Canel and Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez publicly rejected the claim, accusing the United States of McCarthy‑style accusations and of promoting right‑wing alliances reminiscent of historic fascist coalitions.

The conference sparked criticism from Cuba and other observers, who said the rhetoric criminalises legitimate political dissent and could be used to justify repression. Related U.S. statements included a plan to “disrupt, identify, defund, de‑bank, arrest & prosecute” leftist groups and discussion of visa curbs targeting alleged extremist organisations.

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