The United States has expanded its intelligence activities in Cuba, according to a report from Politico cited by DIARIO DE CUBA. The move is part of a broader effort to increase pressure on the Cuban government.
DIARIO DE CUBA reports that the US has sent additional intelligence agents to the island, with sources familiar with the plans indicating that the administration will use all conventional tools available to pressure the Cuban regime. The report also suggests that the CIA's presence in Cuba is set to grow.
The news comes amid reports that the Trump administration is considering a range of options regarding Cuba, including potential military action, while maintaining pressure on Iran. These reports, also cited by DIARIO DE CUBA, indicate that the intelligence buildup is one component of a wider strategy.
According to the sources cited in the Politico report, the increased intelligence resources are intended to escalate pressure on the government led by Miguel Díaz-Canel. The report does not specify the exact nature of the intelligence activities or the number of agents involved.
The expansion of US intelligence operations in Cuba marks a notable shift in the bilateral relationship, which has seen tensions rise in recent months. The Cuban government has not yet publicly responded to the report.
What to watch next is whether the US will follow through on other reported measures, including potential military options, and how Cuba responds to the increased intelligence presence.
