Amid escalating rhetoric from the United States, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel issued a stern warning to Washington, declaring that the island nation is fully prepared to face any scenario, including potential American military aggression.
Military Readiness and Deterrence The President's comments came during a high-profile inspection of military exercises held as part of National Defense Day. Díaz-Canel stressed that "the best way to avoid aggression is to force imperialism to calculate the cost of an attack on our country." The maneuvers involved tank units, tactical drills with various weaponry, and simulations of combat against a "hypothetical enemy," widely understood to be the United States.
The "2026 Goal" Allegations The tension follows reports from U.S. media outlets suggesting that the Trump administration is actively seeking figures within the Cuban government to broker a deal that would end the communist system by the end of 2026. U.S. officials have pointed to Cuba’s fragile economy—weakened further by the loss of Venezuelan oil support—as a strategic opportunity for regime change.
While White House officials have stated they do not have a "specific blueprint" for dismantling the seven-decade-old government, President Donald Trump has previously signaled a shift toward maximum pressure, even hinting that military options are not off the table.
A Stance of No Surrender In a direct response to these threats, Díaz-Canel affirmed that Cuba would not yield to external pressure. "We will not surrender, we will not make concessions, and we are ready to fight," he declared. The President also confirmed that there are currently "no talks" or negotiations underway between Havana and Washington, marking a return to Cold War-era frosty relations.
The Cuban leadership remains focused on a policy of deterrence, aiming to convince the U.S. that any intervention would result in a prolonged and costly conflict.
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