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Cuban President Vows Defense Against U.S. Attacks Amid Crisis

4/14/2026

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Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel stated the government is prepared for a potential United States attack and would defend the nation.
He criticized the United States for cutting off oil supplies through its blockade of Venezuela, worsening Cuba's energy crisis.
Díaz-Canel denied U.S. demands for political reforms, saying they are non-negotiable.
Díaz-Canel stated his resolve with the remark 'If we need to die, we’ll die' amid rising protests and food shortages.

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Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel stated the government is prepared for a potential United States attack and would defend the nation.
He criticized the United States for cutting off oil supplies through its blockade of Venezuela, worsening Cuba's energy crisis.
Díaz-Canel denied U.S. demands for political reforms, saying they are non-negotiable.
Díaz-Canel stated his resolve with the remark 'If we need to die, we’ll die' amid rising protests and food shortages.