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Cuban leaders fire back at scathing, 100-page report from U.S. Department of State

Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by CBS Miami, CBS4 Miami · July 22, 2026 · 1 min read

Cuban leaders are firing back at a new report from the U.S. Department of State that claims the Cuban regime of carrying out a decades-long influence and espionage campaign in the United States. CBS News Miami’s Erika Gonzalez has more on the 100-page report.

Why this matters in The Miami

The Cuban government's response to the U.S. Department of State's report is likely to resonate strongly in Miami, given the city's large Cuban-American population and historical ties to the island nation. Many residents in neighborhoods like Little Havana will be closely watching the developments, considering the significant cultural and economic exchanges between Miami and Cuba. The report's allegations of a decades-long influence and espionage campaign may also raise concerns about national security and the potential for foreign interference in local affairs, which could impact the work of the Miami Police Department and Miami-Dade Police. As the situation unfolds, it will be worth observing how the report affects relations between the U.S. and Cuban governments, and what implications this may have for the Cuban community in Miami and the broader South Florida region. Miami's role as a hub for Latin American and Caribbean communities makes it a unique focal point for this international dispute.

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Category: safety · Published: July 22, 2026 · Source: CBS4 Miami · Reading time: 1 min

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Cuban leaders fire back at scathing, 100-page report from U.S. Department of State

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