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Cuban President Warns U.S. Military Moves Could Backfire

4/17/2026

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Miguel Díaz-Canel, the Cuban president, warned that U.S. military escalation would trigger severe regional consequences.
In an NBC interview, he said there is "no justification" for U.S. aggression and Cuba will defend its sovereignty.
Díaz-Canel criticized U.S. demands for political reforms and labeled the embargo "cruel," tying it to Cuba’s economic troubles.
Despite mistrust, he expressed cautious openness to foreign investment in Cuba’s energy sector and urged dialogue.

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Miguel Díaz-Canel, the Cuban president, warned that U.S. military escalation would trigger severe regional consequences.
In an NBC interview, he said there is "no justification" for U.S. aggression and Cuba will defend its sovereignty.
Díaz-Canel criticized U.S. demands for political reforms and labeled the embargo "cruel," tying it to Cuba’s economic troubles.
Despite mistrust, he expressed cautious openness to foreign investment in Cuba’s energy sector and urged dialogue.