Cuba has denied claims made by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding an alleged offer of $100 million in U.S. humanitarian aid. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez stated the claim was fabricated by Rubio to justify U.S. actions against the island nation.

• Cuba denied U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's claim of a $100 million humanitarian aid offer.
• Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio are the key figures involved.
• Rodriguez countered that significant U.S. economic warfare is costing Cuba billions and causing human damage.