Growing Tensions: U.S. Military Threats Loom Over Cuba
Josefina Vidal said stalled talks and U.S. sanctions on Cuban oil imports are increasing the danger of military aggression, with dialogue still open.
- Deputy Foreign Minister Josefina Vidal warned Thursday of growing US military aggression risk against Cuba, accusing Washington of fabricating threats to justify sanctions on Cuban oil imports.
- Under President Donald Trump, the United States imposed a blockade on fuel supplies, exacerbating Cuba's worst crisis in decades, while formally charging former President Raul Castro with murder for the 1996 downing of civilian aircraft.
- "Every day the danger of military aggression against Cuba grows," Vidal said, adding she has "reason to doubt the seriousness of the United States government."
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed confidence Wednesday that diplomatic dialogues begun in March would yield results, though Cuban authorities criticized the United States for lacking good faith.
- Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez warned that military action would trigger a "bloodbath" killing thousands of Cubans and Americans, while a channel of exchange between the two governments remains open despite little progress.
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Growing Tensions: U.S. Military Threats Loom Over Cuba
Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Josefina Vidal warns of increasing U.S. military aggression amid stalled diplomatic talks. Accusations are made against Washington for fabricating security threats, exacerbated by U.S.-imposed fuel blockades, and allegations of a lack of good faith in negotiation efforts.
Vice-Chancellor Josefina Vidal said that Cuba “is not and has never been a threat to the United States.” She recalled that the only foreign military base on the island is Guantánamo, maintained by the United States “against the will of the Cuban government and people.”
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