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Cuban President Warns U.S. of Guerrilla Response to Threats

4/8/2026

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Miguel Díaz-Canel, Cuban President, warned the U.S. would face Cuban guerrilla tactics if a military attack occurs, after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened intervention.
Díaz-Canel stressed Cuba prefers dialogue and would defend itself if provoked.
The blockade was criticized as worsening Cuba's economic crisis, causing food shortages and protests.
Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State, dismissed Díaz-Canel's statements and urged regime change.

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Miguel Díaz-Canel, Cuban President, warned the U.S. would face Cuban guerrilla tactics if a military attack occurs, after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened intervention.
Díaz-Canel stressed Cuba prefers dialogue and would defend itself if provoked.
The blockade was criticized as worsening Cuba's economic crisis, causing food shortages and protests.
Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State, dismissed Díaz-Canel's statements and urged regime change.