Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has issued a stern warning against potential US military intervention in his country, stating that such actions would result in a “bloodbath” with unpredictable repercussions for peace and stability in the region. Díaz-Canel emphasized that Cuba poses no threat in a post on X, underscoring the island nation’s desire to maintain regional harmony.
This statement comes on the heels of a report suggesting that Cuba has obtained over 300 military drones and allegedly considered using them to target the US naval base in Guantánamo Bay, US military ships, and Key West, Florida. In response, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez defended Cuba’s right to self-defense as stipulated under the UN charter and international law, denouncing any attempts to justify attacks on Cuba under false pretenses.
The communist nation, which has long been at odds with Washington, has faced mounting challenges since the US halted its energy supplies following the arrest of Venezuela’s president, a key ally of Cuba, in January. This has led to severe shortages, with fuel supplies dwindling and electricity availability reduced to just an hour or two daily in recent weeks.
Relations between the two countries have grown increasingly tense. Recently, reports indicated that US prosecutors are preparing to indict former Cuban leader Raúl Castro for the 1996 downing of two airplanes operated by the humanitarian group Brothers to the Rescue. Such legal action against the 94-year-old Castro would signify a significant escalation of pressure on Cuba by the Trump administration, which has consistently criticized the Cuban government as corrupt and ineffective while advocating for change on the island.