Cuban President Díaz-Canel Asserts Readiness to Defend Against U.S. Military Threats
In a recent diplomatic development, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has declared that Cuba is prepared to defend itself against any potential military aggression from the United States. This statement comes amid heightened tensions following a visit by a U.S. delegation to Havana, which marked the first such visit since 2016. The U.S. delegation, which did not include Secretary of State Marco Rubio, met with Cuban officials, including Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, the grandson of retired leader Raúl Castro. The discussions focused on urging Cuba to implement significant changes to its economy and governance to prevent it from becoming a regional security threat. President Trump has described Cuba as a 'failing nation' and suggested that the U.S. might focus on Cuba after resolving conflicts in Iran. In response, Díaz-Canel emphasized Cuba's readiness to confront serious threats, drawing parallels to historical moments of national defense. 
