‘We are not Venezuela’ - Cuba affirms it will defend itself if attacked

Cuba has issued a strong statement asserting its right to self-defense against any potential US aggression, while simultaneously dismissing any parallels drawn between its current situation and that of Venezuela. The Cuban Foreign Ministry's declaration on social media platform X serves as a clear warning to Washington, signaling that Havana will not yield to external pressure or intimidation.

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If Cuba is attacked, it will exercise its legitimate right to self-defense.

The recent reports, citing White House officials and published by The New York Times, suggest that senior US officials were contemplating scenarios akin to the capture of Venezuelan officials, potentially even targeting former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. This revelation has been met with outrage in Cuba, viewed as a blatant disregard for national sovereignty and a continuation of hostile US policies towards the island.

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the idea of ​​simply surrendering is alien to Cuban revolutionaries.

President Miguel Díaz-Canel has reinforced this stance, rejecting the notion of surrender and emphasizing the distinct historical and political trajectory of Cuba. His comments underscore a deep-seated revolutionary pride and a commitment to defending the gains of the revolution, irrespective of external threats. From Havana's perspective, such comparisons to Venezuela are not only inaccurate but also serve to delegitimize Cuba's unique path and its resilience in the face of decades of US embargo and pressure. This is a narrative that resonates deeply within Cuba, highlighting a national resolve to chart its own course.

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Cuba does not consider comparisons with Venezuela to be accurate given the differences in the historical and political developments of the two countries.