# Cuba
Latest news and articles about Cuba
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Caribbean Brinkmanship: Hegseth’s Guantanamo Visit Signals a Hardening US Stance on Cuba
U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth visited Guantanamo Bay to issue a stark warning to Havana against acquiring long-range weaponry. This visit, following similar high-level U.S. missions, underscores a period of intense pressure and military readiness directed at the Cuban government.
Shadows Over the Caribbean: The USS Nimitz and the Return of Gunboat Diplomacy
The USS Nimitz has arrived in Jamaica for a strategic port call, marking the end of the 'Southern Seas 2026' mission. While officially a routine visit, the carrier's proximity to Cuba suggests a calculated show of force amid rising regional tensions.
Caribbean Brinkmanship: Trump’s Naval Posturing and the Specter of a Third Conflict
The United States has completed a major military buildup around Cuba, signaling a potential shift from sanctions to direct intervention. While Washington cites national security threats, China has publicly backed Havana, setting the stage for a significant geopolitical confrontation in the Caribbean.
Beijing’s Caribbean Shield: China Reaffirms Strategic Support for Havana Amid Shifting Geopolitics
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reiterated its firm support for Cuba's sovereignty and security interests, signaling a deepening of bilateral ties. This strategic alignment serves as a challenge to US influence in the Caribbean while positioning China as a primary defender of the Global South.
Washington’s Lawfare in the Caribbean: Revisiting the 'Old Script' of Latin American Intervention
The U.S. indictment of Raúl Castro is analyzed as part of a coordinated pressure campaign echoing historical interventions in Latin America. This 'lawfare' strategy, combined with economic sanctions and military presence, is viewed as a modern iteration of the Monroe Doctrine aimed at regime change in Cuba and Venezuela.
The Caribbean Drone Shadow: Cuba’s New Arsenal and the Return of the Monroe Doctrine
The Trump administration is treating Cuba's acquisition of over 300 military drones and the presence of Iranian advisors as a major national security threat. Intelligence suggests potential plans for drone attacks on U.S. bases and warships, potentially providing a justification for American military intervention.
From Tehran to Havana: Trump’s Revived Gunboat Diplomacy Targets Cuba
President Trump has increased sanctions on Cuba and threatened a military intervention involving the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group. This pivot suggests a new phase of aggressive 'maximum pressure' in the Caribbean following the end of operations in Iran.
Echoes of the Cold War: Trump’s Cuba Threats Ignite Firestorm in Latin America
President Trump's threats of a military takeover of Cuba have sparked a fierce backlash from Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who views the move as an aggression against all of Latin America. The escalation marks a return to interventionist rhetoric that threatens to destabilize regional diplomatic relations.
Monroe Doctrine 2.0? Petro Slams Trump’s Military Threats Against Cuba
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of military intervention in Cuba, labeling such actions as an attack on all of Latin America. The tension follows new U.S. sanctions and Trump’s suggestion of a military 'takeover' of the island following operations in Iran.
Caribbean Brinkmanship: Havana Warns of 'Dangerous' Escalation as U.S. Signals Military Pivot
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has condemned recent U.S. military threats and intensified sanctions as a 'dangerous' escalation of hostilities. The tension follows White House remarks suggesting the potential deployment of a carrier strike group to the Caribbean as a means of exerting pressure on the island.
Bracing for Confrontation: Havana Decries Washington’s 'Absurd' Threat Narrative
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has dismissed U.S. claims that the island poses a national security threat as 'absurd' and 'deceptive.' The denial comes amid heightened regional tensions following U.S. military operations in Venezuela and a failure by the U.S. Senate to restrict executive war powers.
A Latin-Iberian Front: Cuba Finds Diplomatic Lifelines Amid Tightening U.S. Sanctions
Cuba's Foreign Minister has hailed a joint statement of support from Spain, Brazil, and Mexico as the island nation faces severe economic and energy hardships. The diplomatic alignment underscores growing international opposition to the tightening U.S. embargo, which Havana blames for its deteriorating living standards.