U.S.-Cuba tensions

Cuba says military is preparing for possible U.S. aggression

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Cuba says military is preparing for possible U.S. aggression

Key points What Havana is saying (Cuba says military is preparing) Cuba’s message is blunt but careful: prepare, but do not panic. Fernández de Cossío said on Sunday that it would be “naive” not to consider the possibility of military aggression from the United States, while stressing that Cuba does not believe an invasion is … Read more

U.S. demands Cuban regime change: what is driving the latest showdown with Havana

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U.S. demands Cuban regime change: what is driving the latest showdown with Havana

Key points What’s happening (U.S. demands Cuban regime change) Washington’s latest Cuba policy is no longer just about sanctions and diplomacy. Reuters and AP report that President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are pressing for political change in Havana, including the departure of President Miguel Díaz-Canel, while Cuba argues that sovereignty is … Read more