Venezuela Live Updates: Cuban President Defends Sovereignty, Challenges US Moral Authority
In a heated exchange, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez has taken a stand against the United States, asserting that the US has no moral authority to point fingers at Cuba. This comes in response to President Donald Trump's recent social media posts, where he has been urging Cuba to make a deal with the US before it's too late, following the US's military operation in Venezuela.
President Díaz-Canel's social media post on Sunday emphasized Cuba's sovereignty and independence, stating, 'Cuba is a free, independent, and sovereign nation. No one dictates what we do. Cuba does not aggress; it is aggressed upon by the United States for 66 years, and it does not threaten; it prepares, ready to defend the Homeland to the last drop of blood.'
This response highlights the ongoing tensions between the two nations and Cuba's determination to maintain its autonomy. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez further supported this stance, emphasizing Cuba's right to import fuel and develop trade relations without interference from the US.
The US's actions in Venezuela and the subsequent threats against Cuba have sparked a debate about the balance of power in the region. President Trump's threats to cut off oil and financial support to Cuba have been met with defiance, as Cuba stands firm in its commitment to sovereignty and self-determination.
