Cuba Prepared for U.S. War, President Says, Vowing to Fight for Sovereignty

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel declared that Cuba is not afraid of a potential war with the United States and is actively preparing for any eventuality, though he stressed the nation does not seek conflict. "We do not want war, but we are not afraid of it and we are preparing so that we are not surprised or defeated," Díaz-Canel stated in an interview with Sky News.

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We do not want war, but we are not afraid of it and we are preparing so that we are not surprised or defeated.

He accused the Trump administration of using rhetoric to intimidate and destabilize Cuba, asserting that the island nation is peaceful and a provider of global solidarity, not a threat. "We are not a colony and we will not give up our sovereignty and independence," he emphasized, describing the constant threats and aggressive language as an insult to the dignity of the Cuban people.

The heightened tensions follow a U.S. energy blockade imposed after the overthrow of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, which cut off fuel supplies to Cuba. This action has led to severe, prolonged power outages, food shortages, and a deep economic crisis on the island, with Cuban officials reporting that ordinary citizens struggle with up to 20 hours of daily blackouts and extremely high prices for essentials.

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We are not a colony and we will not give up our sovereignty and independence.

Conversely, U.S. officials, including President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, reject responsibility for Cuba's crisis, attributing it to the Cuban government's socialist policies. While not ruling out military action, they have suggested Cuba be given time for reforms. Rubio has labeled Cuba a national security threat due to its intelligence ties with China and Russia, questioning the current system's capacity for reform without new leadership or principles.

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These threats and constant aggressive rhetoric against our country represent an insult and an attack on the dignity of our people.

Díaz-Canel concluded with a defiant stance, stating Cuba is ready for anything and "will fight to the last drop of blood to defend our rights, our independence, and our sovereignty." These sharp exchanges have further strained U.S.-Cuba relations, reportedly at their lowest point in decades.

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We will fight to the last drop of blood to defend our rights, our independence, and our sovereignty.