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From Daily Star · () English

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As the United States tightens its grip with escalating pressure and energy shortages, Cuba has unveiled a "family guide" on provincial websites, offering instructions on how to survive "potential enemy attacks." This move, which has not been widely publicized by state media nationally, follows an unprecedented visit by the CIA director to Havana.

Protect, Resist, Survive, and Win

โ€” Guide TitleTitle of the survival guide released by Cuba.

The guide, titled "Protect, Resist, Survive, and Win," provides advice on safeguarding lives during potential enemy assaults. It recommends preparing emergency kits with essential supplies like water, food, medicine, and hygiene items, and emphasizes the importance of heeding air raid warnings and civil defense directives. This initiative comes at a critical juncture for the island nation, which is grappling with a severe socio-economic crisis, including widespread power outages due to a U.S.-imposed fuel blockade.

protect life in the face of possible enemy attacks

โ€” Havana Province Website StatementExplains the purpose of the survival guide.

The release of this survival manual underscores the heightened tensions between Cuba and the U.S. The Trump administration's assertive stance, including musings about toppling the Cuban government and cutting off vital fuel supplies, has pushed the island to prepare for contingencies. The guide's low-key dissemination reflects the government's strategy to bolster national resilience amidst external threats and internal challenges, particularly the ongoing energy crisis that has led to rare public protests.

family emergency kit containing drinking water, food (...) medicine, and hygiene supplies

โ€” Guide RecommendationsDetails the contents recommended for emergency kits.
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