Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has responded to escalating threats from the Trump administration, stating Washington “publicly threatens” his government almost daily. The administration has indicated potential “imminent action” regarding Cuba, with former President Trump expressing a desire to potentially “take” the island nation.
Cuba’s ambassador to the United Nations affirmed that removing Díaz-Canel from power to appease the US is not an option. The ambassador stressed any discussions between the two countries must be founded on “mutual respect.”
Díaz-Canel has accused the US of inflicting “collective punishment” on the Cuban people, framing the actions as an attempt to seize the country. He further criticized the US, noting Trump’s assertion that he can “do whatever he wants” with Cuba.