U.S. Representative for Florida’s 6th district; Army officer and Republican politician
Since January, a U.S. oil blockade has cut most foreign fuel shipments to Cuba and has pushed the island into its worst energy and economic crisis in decades. Repeated nationwide blackouts have occurred, hospitals and transport are strained, tourism has collapsed and Havana has approved limited economic reforms while secret U.S. intelligence and diplomatic contacts continue.
Leaders from Israel and Morocco have agreed to elevate diplomatic missions to embassies and appoint ambassadors, expanding flights and boosting economic ties. The move comes in a US-hosted New York meeting with Morocco and US backing, reflecting a broader Abraham Accords framework.