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US‑Cuba espionage dispute fuels congressional debate
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US‑Cuba espionage dispute draws global criticism fuels congressional debate
In late July 2026 the U.S. State Department issued released a 100‑page dossier, *Cuba: The Capital of 21st‑Century Communism*, accusing Havana of decades‑long long‑standing espionage, subversion and financing of financing U.S. left‑wing activists. Secretary of State Marco Rubio labelled labeled Cuba the “leading sponsor of radical leftism,” naming more than 40 American politicians, journalists and organisations, and the House Ways and Means Committee began subpoenaing progressive groups. Cuban leaders dismissed denounced the report as “mediocre propaganda,” warning it could be used to justify serve as a blockade pretext for renewed blockades or military action. President Miguel Díaz‑Canel called the document a pretext for new sanctions that already cost the island billions. The release sparked drew broad international criticism. Observers across the political spectrum described the report criticism, with observers describing it as biased Cold‑War‑era rhetoric intended to justify aimed at justifying harsher sanctions measures and possible military options, threatening First‑Amendment protections. A congressional hearing on 25 July amplified the dispute. Rep. Mark Pocan (D‑WI), who had recently visited Cuba, challenged UN Ambassador Mike Waltz over his refusal to travel to the island and as an attempt urged the United States to suppress lawful political expression ease sanctions. Waltz countered by labeling it foreign influence. Critics also noted the naming of individuals such as Ilhan Omar’s daughter, Isra Hirsi, underscoring concerns about First‑Amendment protections. citing Rubio’s Cuban heritage. The episode has deepened hearing highlighted the diplomatic rift between report’s political fallout in Washington and underscored calls for a more measured U.S. response toward Havana.
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