‘Homeland or death’: How Cuba would defend itself against a US attack
Summary
Cuba is preparing to defend itself against a possible military attack by the United States, following increased tensions and an indictment against former Cuban President Raul Castro by US prosecutors. The Cuban government released a guide explaining how families should protect themselves and is relying on its national defense strategy that involves training all citizens to resist invasion.Key Facts
- US prosecutors indicted former Cuban President Raul Castro for the 1996 downing of aircraft that killed four American men.
- The indictment accuses Castro of conspiracy to kill US nationals, murder, and aircraft destruction.
- President Donald Trump has increased hostile rhetoric against Cuba and called it a "significant threat" to US national security.
- Cuba’s Civil Defence published a guide called The Family Guide for Protection Against Military Aggression to prepare citizens for a potential US attack.
- Cuba’s defense plan includes training all civilians as part of a military system called the War of All People.
- Despite facing blackouts, fuel shortages, and loss of Venezuelan support, Cuba claims it is ready to resist a US invasion.
- Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel warned that a US attack would cause severe casualties and said Cuba does not pose a threat.
- Analysts note that Cuba’s experience fighting in Venezuela involved strong resistance by Cuban troops.
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