U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the United States offered Cuba $100 million in humanitarian aid, but the Cuban government did not accept it. Rubio made the claim as Cuba continues to deal with the aftermath of a major hurricane, a weakened economy, and a prolonged fuel shortage. According to Rubio, the Cuban side is declining the assistance, which he characterizes as an obstacle preventing the aid from reaching people in need. One report notes that the U.S. has already provided $6 million in humanitarian assistance to Cuba’s population. The Miami Herald reports Rubio’s assertion that “the regime” is not accepting the offer and is standing in the way of it, echoing the core message that Havana declined the proposed $100 million package. Together, the accounts describe an ongoing humanitarian response in which the U.S. has increased support while Rubio claims the larger offer is being refused by Cuba. The reports do not describe additional details on Cuba’s reasons or provide a direct Cuban response beyond the characterization that the offer is being blocked.