Jason Reding Quiñones has left the top federal prosecutorial post in Miami, Attorney General Todd Blanche said Friday; The Independent reported he had formed a multi-agency group to pursue Cuba-related cases.
The Independent reported that the group brought together federal prosecutors, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) officials and members of other agencies to pursue cases involving people with ties to Cuba’s government and Communist Party. An unnamed source gave the outlet details, citing a lack of authorization to comment publicly.
Blanche wrote on X, “We are grateful for Jason’s leadership,” and cited the indictment of Raul Castro, Cuba’s former president.
The Independent placed the departure amid President Donald Trump’s tougher approach to Cuba’s leadership. In February, Trump described discussions with Cuban officials as aimed at a “friendly takeover.” This week, he said Cuba would again be a focus after the Iran conflict eases. EconoTimes previously covered Trump’s remarks linking a possible U.S. role in Cuba to the return from Iran.
The Independent counted Quiñones as the second senior Justice Department departure since Republicans’ midterm losses. Trump nominated him and the Senate confirmed him in 2025. His 2025 confirmation was the first for a U.S. attorney in Trump’s second term; he was sworn in Aug. 13, 2025.
