Cuba, Allies Denounce U.S. 'Terrorism' Label as Provocation

Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez has denounced a U.S. State Department report labeling Cuba a terrorist state as "neo-McCarthyism" and a pretext for aggression. He stated the report, "Cuba, the capital of communism in the 21st century," falsely attempts to shift the "terrorist" label from Washington to Havana, which has long been a victim of such accusations.

Voices from around the world have risen to counter the U.S. narrative. U.S. Congresswoman Delia Ramirez criticized the report on social media, arguing that U.S. policies have destabilized Latin America for decades through sanctions and interventions. She accused the current State Department, led by Secretary Rubio, of continuing this "imperialist tradition" by criminalizing dissent and called for the U.S. to become a better neighbor.

Cuban-American groups have also rejected the report. Cuban Americans For Cuba called the document an "act of provocation and warmongering," emphasizing its lack of solid evidence and generic language. They oppose the U.S. blockade against the island, asserting Cuba poses no threat and advocating for dialogue.

Similarly, the Community of Cubans Resident in Nicaragua condemned the U.S. accusations, warning they could justify further aggression. The organization criticized Washington's "double standard" and questioned its moral authority to accuse Cuba of radicalism, suggesting the U.S. itself lacks the standing to make such claims.