Cuban president defiant amid US pressure and energy blockade threats
Summary
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said Cuba does not want conflict with the United States but is ready to defend itself if needed. He spoke during the 65th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution while the U.S. was increasing pressure through energy restrictions and threats against his government.Key Facts
- President Diaz-Canel marked the 65th anniversary of Cuba becoming a socialist state.
- He warned of serious threats, including possible military attacks from the U.S.
- President Trump has threatened to overthrow the Cuban government and increased energy sanctions.
- The U.S. energy blockade and stopped oil shipments from Venezuela have caused fuel shortages and blackouts in Cuba.
- Cuba has faced a long U.S. economic embargo lasting decades.
- In 2025, the UN voted 165-7 to demand the end of the U.S. embargo on Cuba; the U.S. opposed this.
- Diaz-Canel called Cuba a "besieged state" under economic and energy attacks, not a failed country.
- Cuba’s problems are worsened by economic mismanagement and political repression.
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