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Cuban President accuses U.S. of seeking to seize island amid regional tensions
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Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel accused the U.S. of seeking to seize Cuba on July 26, 2026, amid escalating regional tensions. The U.S. has maintained that Cuba poses a security threat due to its alliances with Russia and China.
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Cuban President accuses U.S. of seeking to seize island amid regional tensions
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel accused the United States of seeking to seize Cuba during a speech on July 26, 2026, marking National Rebellion Day. Díaz-Canel alleged that U.S. policies, including economic sanctions and military posturing, were part of a broader strategy to destabilize the island. The U.S. has countered by stating that Cuba, as an ally of Russia and China, poses a security threat to the region and violates the rights of its citizens. The accusation comes amid heightened tensions between the two nations, with Cuba recently strengthening ties with Moscow and Beijing.
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