Cuba's President Díaz-Canel Says He Does Not Fear War with US

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel stated that Cuba is not afraid of a war with the United States and is preparing for a potential aggression, in response to escalating threats from US President Donald Trump. In an interview with Sky News, Díaz-Canel said: 'No queremos una guerra (con Estados Unidos), pero tampoco le tenemos miedo. Nos estamos preparando para que no nos tome por sorpresa ni seamos derrotados.' Source: eldiado, hoydo

The Interview

Díaz-Canel described Trump's rhetoric as part of 'una estrategia de intoxicación mediática y de guerra psicológica' to terrorize the country, calling it an 'atrocity and an affront' to Cuba's dignity. He stressed: 'Somos un país de paz. No somos una amenaza para nadie. [...] No somos una colonia y no vamos a renunciar a nuestra soberanía ni a la independencia.' Source: clarin, lavozar When asked if he takes Trump's threats seriously, given recent US interventions in Venezuela and Iran, Díaz-Canel said he is willing to fight 'hasta la última gota de sangre' to defend Cuba's rights, independence, and sovereignty. Source: infobae, lajornadamx

Sanctions and Crisis

Trump claimed Wednesday that Cuba is 'acercándose' to the US orbit, but nearly a month ago the US Treasury imposed new sanctions against Havana's political leadership, maintaining an economic blockade. Source: emolcl Díaz-Canel accused the US administration of lying and manipulating international public opinion while Cuba faces a point of 'máxima presión' due to the tightened embargo, which has worsened a deep energy crisis since mid-2024, aggravated by the US oil siege and May sanctions on sectors like energy, defense, and mining. Source: diariolibree Cuba has requested a UN General Assembly session on July 7 to address the blockade's impact.