Wednesday, May 20Wednesday, May 20Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has issued repeated warnings that any U.S. military action against Cuba would result in a "bloodbath" with severe consequences for regional stability. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Díaz-Canel stated that Cuba poses no threat to the U.S. but emphasized that an intervention would lead to catastrophic outcomes . These warnings follow escalating tensions between Havana and Washington, particularly after reports surfaced alleging Cuba’s acquisition of over 300 military drones, which U.S. intelligence claims could be used to target Guantánamo Bay and Key West, Florida .
Cuba has accused the U.S. of fabricating pretexts for military intervention, comparing the situation to past U.S. actions in Venezuela. Havana alleges that the Trump administration is using the drone reports to justify tightening economic sanctions, which Cuba describes as an "energy blockade" aimed at destabilizing the country . Cuban officials argue that these claims are part of a broader strategy to create a justification for aggression, similar to the lead-up to U.S. interventions in other Latin American nations .
The U.S. has not confirmed plans for military action, but reports based on classified intelligence suggest Cuban officials have discussed potential drone strikes on U.S. military installations, including Guantánamo Bay. These developments have raised concerns among former U.S. officials, such as ex-Defense Secretary Robert Gates, who warned that Trump’s aggressive posture could trigger a migration crisis similar to the 1980 Mariel boatlift . Meanwhile, Cuba continues to deny any hostile intentions, framing the drone allegations as part of a U.S. disinformation campaign .
> Background: **Cuba acquires 300 drones from Iran, Russia amid U.S. Guantanamo threat concerns.** — *20 hours ago*
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independent · 2 days ago
Cuba warns US of bloodbath if military action follows drone claims Cubas president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, says any US strike would be catastrophic after reports of 300+ dronesCubas president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, has warned that any US military action against his country would lead to a bloodbath with incalculable consequences for regional peace and stability.Cuba does not represent a threat, Díaz-Canel said in a post on X. Continue reading...
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