Cuban Vice Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío has stated that while a military confrontation with the United States is considered unlikely, Cuba remains prepared for such an eventuality. These remarks come amidst heightened tensions, exacerbated by an oil blockade imposed by Donald Trump, which has worsened Cuba’s economic crisis. Trump had also intensified his rhetoric, suggesting he anticipated the “honor” of seizing Cuba.
Fernández de Cossío reiterated, “We do not believe it is likely, but we would be naive not to prepare,” underscoring Cuba’s historical readiness for national defense against potential aggression.
While talks between Havana and Washington commenced earlier that month, Cuban officials have firmly rejected any notion of negotiating the country’s political system or its leadership under Miguel Díaz-Canel.
US military officials, however, have stated there are no active invasion plans, suggesting that despite escalating rhetoric, the current impasse remains largely a war of words.
Miguel Díaz-Canel