politics
March 24, 2026
Cuba is ready for a US invasion, a senior diplomat said amid Trump’s oil blockade
Cuba is prepared for a possible invasion, a senior Cuban diplomat has said, as US President Donald Trump suggested he could seize the island
TL;DR
- Cuba is prepared for a potential US invasion, stated Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio.
- The remarks follow US President Donald Trump's comments about taking over the island.
- Cuba is facing an economic crisis due to a US oil blockade imposed in January.
- Havana has opened talks with Washington to ease tensions.
- Fernandez de Cossio rejected the possibility of regime change and stated Cuba is ready to mobilize against military aggression.
- A recent nationwide blackout highlights the country's ongoing power and fuel shortages, linked to halted Venezuelan oil shipments and US efforts to block other suppliers.
- Trump cites Cuba's ties with Russia, China, Iran, and pro-Palestinian groups as reasons for the blockade.
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