US General Engages in Rare Meeting with Cuban Military Officials Amid Tensions
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Francis Donovan, head of the U.S. Southern Command, conducted a rare meeting with senior Cuban military officials near the U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. The meeting, which included Cuban Gen. Roberto Legra Sotolongo, focused on operational security matters and perimeter security assessments. This engagement marks the first of its kind by a Southern Command head in recent memory and occurs amidst heightened concerns in Cuba about potential U.S. military actions. Both parties agreed to maintain communication, emphasizing the importance of security around the military enclave's perimeter. This meeting follows a visit by CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Havana earlier in May, highlighting ongoing U.S. interest in Cuban affairs. 
