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Cuba Prepares for U.S. Aggression Amid Blockade Challenges

3/25/2026

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Cuba Prepares for Aggression

Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío stated that Cuba's military is preparing for aggression from the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
The comments come amid U.S. pressure, including a fuel blockade causing severe power outages.
De Cossío said Cuba remains open for business but will not negotiate its political structure under U.S. demands.
He described the situation as severe but said Cuba is not collapsing and adapting.

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Trump Threatens Cuba

U.S. President Donald Trump labeled Cuba a "failed nation" and threatened military intervention.
A coalition of American leftist groups is organizing the Nuestra América Convoy to deliver humanitarian aid to Cuba, bringing essential supplies to address the island's power grid failures.
Trump has demanded the removal of Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel.
He has reinstated Cuba's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism, further escalating tensions.

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Historical Context

The Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962 marked a pivotal moment in U.S.-Cuba relations, as President John F. Kennedy confronted Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev over nuclear missiles stationed in Cuba. This standoff, which brought the world to the brink of nuclear war, led to a naval blockade and heightened military readiness. Today, echoes of this tension persist, with ongoing humanitarian efforts highlighting the complex legacy of U.S.-Cuba relations.

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Cuba Prepares for Aggression

Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío stated that Cuba's military is preparing for aggression from the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
The comments come amid U.S. pressure, including a fuel blockade causing severe power outages.
De Cossío said Cuba remains open for business but will not negotiate its political structure under U.S. demands.
He described the situation as severe but said Cuba is not collapsing and adapting.

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