US Defense Secretary Hegseth Raises Pressure on Cuba from Guantánamo

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has intensified pressure on Cuba during a visit to the U.S. military base in Guantánamo Bay, asserting that the U.S. military is prepared for any eventuality.

Hegseth stated that the future of Cuba lies in the hands of Cuban President Donald Trump and the country's leadership. "Come what may – the Ministry of War will be prepared and ready for every possible eventuality," he declared, referring to the Defense Department as the "Ministry of War" under Trump's administration.

Relations between the United States and Cuba have been strained for a considerable period, with tensions escalating significantly under President Trump. The U.S. administration has implemented various measures, including sanctions and an oil blockade, in an effort to force economic and political change in Cuba that aligns with U.S. interests.

Amidst these pressures, concerns about a potential military escalation have persisted. The article also notes recent meetings between high-ranking generals from both nations near the U.S. base, though details remain scarce. The U.S. military base at Guantánamo Bay has been under U.S. control since 1903 due to a controversial lease agreement, which the Cuban government has deemed invalid since the 1959 Cuban Revolution.

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Come what may – the Ministry of War will be prepared and ready for every possible eventuality.