Cuba Prepares Military Forces for Potential U.S. Invasion, Vice-Minister Warns Trump
Cuban officials have confirmed that the country's armed forces are mobilizing in anticipation of a possible military aggression by United States President Donald Trump and his administration on March 23rd. Carlos Fernández de Cossío stated during Sunday press conferences, "We would be ingenuous not to prepare ourselves," emphasizing Cuba’s readiness for any hostile action from Washington or its allies like Israel.
Key Points
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1Cuba's Vice-Chancellor and Viceminister of Foreign Affairs, Carlos Fernández de Cossío, confirmed that Cuban armed forces are preparing for a potential US military aggression.
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2The government stated it would be 'ingenuous' not to prepare in the face of such threats from Washington.
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3Multiple sources report this announcement was made on March 23 and prior days by various outlets including Operamundi, El Mundo.cr, Krdo, Aristeguinoticias editorial staff.
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4The reports consistently emphasize that these military preparations are ongoing as part of Cuba's response strategy.
Developments
Cuba's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs stated that its armed forces are preparing for potential U.S. military aggression while emphasizing the country has no justification to be attacked due to being peaceful and non-threatening. These remarks come amid escalating tensions between Cuba, led by Nicolás Maduro following his January capture in Venezuela, where President Trump previously warned he would intervene if it were up him "to do with that island what I wanted."