Cuba’s president has urged his people to “be prepared” for a US invasion, warning President Donald Trump that his country will defeat the Americans.
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said today (April 16) that among the “absolutely challenging” issues facing the island is the threat of a US invasion. correo del sur Informed.
The same newspaper also wrote that Diaz-Canel made these statements at an event commemorating the anniversary of the proclamation of the Cuban Revolution, which turns 65, at a time of “particular tension” with the United States.
The President urged Cubans to “be prepared” to fight against the invasion and said: “We do not want this, but it is our duty to be prepared to stop it and, if it is inevitable, to win.”
Meanwhile, in the states, usa today news Said: “Military planning for a possible Pentagon-led operation in Cuba is quietly accelerating”. The information came after two sources familiar with the order spoke to USA TODAY on condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to speak to the media.
Tension between the two countries began in January when the Trump administration halted oil shipments to the island. The US blockade on energy has caused energy shortages on the island, affecting healthcare, transportation and its economy. Cuba produces 40% of the fuel it consumes and stopped receiving vital oil shipments from Venezuela after US forces invaded the South American country in January.
Earlier this week, on April 13, Trump told USA TODAY at the White House, “We can stay in Cuba after we’re done with this,” referring to the ongoing war with Iran.
Cuban President Diaz-Canel said on Sunday (April 12) that the US has no legitimate reason to launch a military attack against his country or attempt to remove him from office. He said: “If the time comes, I don’t think there would be any justification for the United States to launch a military invasion against Cuba, or for the United States to conduct a surgical operation, or for the United States to kidnap the President.
“If that happens, there will be fight and there will be conflict and we will defend ourselves and if we have to die, we will die, because our national anthem says, ‘To die for the motherland is to live’.”
