Díaz-Canel appeals to international community over Trump's Cuba threat

President Miguel Díaz-Canel of Cuba has urgently called upon the international community to scrutinize and act against what he describes as unprecedented and dangerous military aggression threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump's recent declaration to "take control" of Cuba "almost immediately" has been framed by Havana as a severe escalation, prompting Díaz-Canel to question whether such a "drastic criminal act" will be permitted on the global stage. This rhetoric from Washington, perceived in Cuba as driven by a desire for revenge and domination by a small, influential group, is met with unwavering defiance from the Cuban leadership.

This heightened tension follows a significant increase in U.S. sanctions targeting Cuba's core economic sectors, including energy, defense, mining, and financial services. An executive order issued by the Trump administration threatens to freeze the U.S. assets of any individual or company conducting business with the Cuban government. Adding to the pressure, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused Cuba of harboring intelligence services of U.S. adversaries, a claim vehemently denied by Havana. The U.S. Senate's rejection of a Democratic proposal to limit Trump's potential military actions against Cuba further signals a hardening stance from Washington.

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El presidente de EE.UU. eleva sus amenazas de agresión militar contra Cuba a una escala peligrosa y sin precedentes. La comunidad internacional ha de tomar nota y, junto al pueblo de EE.UU., determinar si se permitirá un acto criminal tan drástico

From Havana's perspective, these actions represent a continuation of the long-standing U.S. blockade, now intensified with specific measures like oil blockades and suggestions of regime change. The Cuban government has consistently framed these U.S. policies as an assault on its sovereignty and independence. This narrative was powerfully reinforced during the recent May Day celebrations, which were transformed into a national demonstration of unity and resolve in defense of the nation's self-determination. The Cuban people, as President Díaz-Canel asserts, are prepared to resist any aggressor, regardless of power, demonstrating a deep commitment to defending their homeland.

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Ningún agresor, por poderoso que sea, encontrará rendición en Cuba. Tropezará con un pueblo decidido a defender la soberanía y la independencia en cada palmo de territorio nacional