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In the midst of the geopolitical crisis generated by the U.S. intervention in Venezuela and the collapse of traditional alliances within the Chavista-Castroist axis, the Havana regime assured the United States today that "We will not back down, we will defend Cuba."
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs published a statement on the official account of Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, demanding respect for Cuba's sovereignty and accusing Washington of decades of aggression against the island.
"The U.S. intends to impose its will over the rights of sovereign states and has been applying force and aggression against Cuba for 67 years... We will defend Cuba. Those who know us are aware that this is a firm, categorical, and proven commitment," wrote the Cuban Foreign Minister on X.
He pointed out that "On their side is the immense military power and the scale of their economy, along with a vast experience of aggression and crimes. On our side are reason, International Law, and the patriotic spirit of a nation."
The regime's statement coincides with the unannounced visit of Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla to Venezuela, where it was reported that he went to pay tribute to the Cubans who died defending Nicolás Maduro's government during the U.S. military intervention on January 3, 2026.
The trip of the head of Cuban diplomacy is interpreted as a symbolic gesture of solidarity with Caracas and an attempt to strengthen the ideological ties that connect both regimes, despite the interruption of the traditional Venezuelan oil support that has left Cuba in an increasingly critical economic situation.
The official rhetoric in Cuba is occurring in a context of heightened tensions with Washington, following the U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, which has caused concern in Havana.
The same strike left at least32 Cuban citizens dead, which contributed to the escalation of accusations from the Cuban regime against the United States government.
The island's economy—already fragile due to years of crisis, blackouts, and shortages—faces even more uncertainty with the loss of energy support from Venezuela.
The Cuban regime has used the case to reinforce its historical narrative of resistance against the United States, recalling the prolonged embargo and various bilateral tensions.
Meanwhile, Washington is intensifying its rhetoric, claiming that Cuba is on the verge of collapse and that the fall of the regime is imminent once it stops receiving support from Venezuela.
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