Key facts
- The US State Department released a 100-page report labeling Cuba the 'capital of 21st-century communism'.
- The report accuses Cuba of a 'campaign of subversion' and 'leftwing terrorism'.
- Several left-leaning activists and organizations were named as 'front groups and fellow travelers' for Cuba.
- The report claims Cuba's efforts are designed to 'turn America against itself'.
- The US government alleges Cuba poses a 'unique threat to American homeland security'.
The US State Department has released a 100-page report labeling Cuba the 'capital of 21st-century communism' and accusing it of conducting a 'campaign of subversion' that has allegedly infiltrated American institutions and supported 'leftwing terrorism.' The report names several prominent left-leaning activists and organizations, including Hasan Piker, Amazon Labor Union founder Chris Smalls, the Democratic Socialists of America, Isra Hirsi (daughter of Representative Ilhan Omar), New York City official Zohran Mamdani, and journalist Amy Goodman, as 'front groups and fellow travelers' for Cuba.
The report claims Cuba's efforts are designed to 'turn America against itself,' with the Democratic Socialists of America highlighted for its 'fierce, almost religious commitment to the cause of the Cuban regime.' This messaging aligns with recent rhetoric from President Trump, who has frequently invoked communism in his political engagements.
These accusations and the release of the report coincide with further sanctions imposed by the State Department, led by Marco Rubio, targeting Cuba's tourism ministry and state-owned companies. The report's claims of a Cuban 'unique threat' contrast sharply with the reality of daily life in Havana, where residents face six-month-long oil blockades, 24-hour-plus blackouts, and widespread food scarcity.