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The Ministry of the Armed Forces of the Cuban regime assured that it will fight "until death if necessary" to defend socialism following the declaration of a state of war approved by Raúl Castro.
"The fighting decision of the Cuban people, which is evident in their willingness to defend the homeland, the Revolution, and socialism under any circumstance and condition, even to the death if necessary," is read in a Facebook post.
"These spiritual values generate faith in victory, a faith that is not a product of fanaticism, but rather a rational and logical faith, grounded in the ideals and convictions that are part of our nationality," they added in a tone reminiscent of the regime's usual propaganda.
State of war
This Saturday, the National Defense Council of Cuba approved "the plans and measures for the transition to a State of War" within the framework of what is called the "strategic concept of the War of the People."
The information was released by the official media Cubadebate and Granma, which presented the announcement as part of the activities for Defense Day.
According to the official statement:
"In accordance with the activities scheduled for Defense Day and with the aim of enhancing and improving the level of preparedness and cohesion among management bodies and personnel, the National Defense Council met this Saturday to analyze and approve the plans and measures for transitioning to a State of War, as part of the country's preparation under the strategic concept of the People's War."
As is customary in state propaganda, the language used is more performative than informative.
The statement does not specify what specific measures were approved, what real implications this supposed "preparation" will have, nor what level of mobilization is expected from the civilian population.
The report concluded, clarifying that "Army General Raúl Castro Ruz remained informed about the progress of the activity, which he described as a good and efficient meeting.”
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