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Trump and Rubio call for new Cuban leadership amid blackouts
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- First seen: March 18, 2026 at 12:04 AM UTC
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Former President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have called for new leaders in Cuba as the country experiences widespread power outages amid an economic crisis. The blackouts have highlighted deteriorating conditions in the Caribbean nation.
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