US EditionCuban president promises ‘impregnable resistance’ to any US attempt to control island
Diaz-Canel condemned U.S. economic sanctions and an oil blockade, warning any takeover attempt would face 'impregnable resistance' amid Cuba’s worsening energy crisis.
- On Tuesday, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel warned any U.S. attempt to take control of Cuba would meet 'impregnable resistance' after President Donald Trump suggested action could be imminent.
- Amid intensified U.S. measures, U.S. pressure in recent months curtailed fuel shipments, causing blackouts and economic damage after the US effectively blocked Cuba's oil supply earlier this year.
- Most of the island's 10 million people lost power on Monday, forcing residents to cook by torch and candlelight, while by Tuesday afternoon power had returned to roughly 55% of Havana customers and some hospitals.
- School hours were shortened and major sporting events postponed as rubbish piled up due to lack of fuel for dump trucks, while residents expressed fear and anxiety over possible U.S. moves.
- Last week, Díaz-Canel confirmed Friday that Cuban officials held talks with the US to identify bilateral problems, amid intensified US rhetoric from President Trump and Senator Rubio.
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The BladeCuba's leader says U.S. aggression would meet 'impregnable resistance'
Cuba’s president has lashed out after the latest threat from the Trump administration after President Donald Trump said he can do “whatever he wants” with the island.
As Trump Talks of Taking Cuba, Havana Promises “Impregnable Resistance”
In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible donation. Joshua Scheer As Miguel Díaz-Canel denounced escalating threats from Donald Trump, Havana made clear that any U.S. attempt to impose regime change by force would not go unanswered. “The United States threatens Cuba publicly, al…
Cuban President Miguel D az-Canel promised an impregnable resistance to Donald Trump's threats to take over the island.
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