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Cuba Accuses US of 'Clear and Direct Threat Of Military Aggression'

Cuba Accuses US of 'Clear and Direct Threat Of Military Aggression'

Summary

Cuba has criticized the United States for threatening military action after President Trump suggested sending American troops to the island. The U.S. recently imposed new sanctions on Cuba and continues to pressure its government with actions like a fuel blockade.

Key Facts

  • President Trump said the U.S. could send troops to Cuba "immediately" and mentioned the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier near Cuba.
  • Cuba's government called this a clear and direct threat of military aggression.
  • The U.S. has imposed new sanctions targeting people connected to Cuba’s economy.
  • Earlier, the U.S. started a fuel blockade that caused power outages and hurt Cuba’s tourism.
  • Cuba’s foreign minister said the U.S. aggression has reached dangerous levels.
  • Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said Trump’s threats are at an unprecedented level.
  • Cuba expressed that it will not be intimidated by these threats.
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