Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has issued a stern warning that any military intervention by the United States against Cuba could result in a “bloodbath,” with unpredictable repercussions for peace and stability throughout the region. He emphasized that Cuba poses no threat, sharing his remarks on the social media platform X.
The warning follows a report that surfaced on Sunday, which referenced classified intelligence. According to the report, Cuba has reportedly obtained over 300 military drones and has allegedly considered using them to target the U.S. naval base at Guantánamo Bay, as well as U.S. military vessels and Key West, Florida.
In a separate statement, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez defended Cuba’s right to self-defense, citing the United Nations charter and international law. He criticized the use of what he described as false pretexts by those who might seek to justify an attack on Cuba. His comments come at a time when relations between the U.S. and Cuba, a longstanding communist adversary, are increasingly tense.
The strain on Cuba has intensified since the U.S. cut off the island’s energy supplies following the arrest of the president of its ally Venezuela in January. This has led to severe fuel shortages and frequent power outages, with electricity available for only brief periods each day.
Adding to the tensions, recent reports indicate that U.S. prosecutors are planning to indict former Cuban leader Raúl Castro in connection with the 1996 downing of two planes operated by the humanitarian organization Brothers to the Rescue. This potential indictment, targeting the 94-year-old Castro, would represent a significant escalation by the Trump administration, which has been critical of Cuba’s government, labeling it corrupt and incompetent while advocating for political change on the island.