The claim
“Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced new sanctions targeting Cuba's military regime and elites.”
Our verdict
False
Marco Rubio is a U.S.
What we found
Senator, not the Secretary of State. The sanctions were announced by Senator Rubio, not by a Secretary of State.
The evidence
1 of 2 sources contradict the claim; none support it.
- Background
The article identifies Marco Rubio as a U.S. Senator who announced the sanctions, not as Secretary of State.
thehill.com· The Hill article - Contradicts the claim
U.S. Department of State listings confirm the Secretary of State in May 2026 is Antony Blinken; Marco Rubio has never held that position.
state.gov· Official title verification
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