Cuban President Vows Military Resistance Following U.S. Takeover Threats

U.S.-Cuba Diplomatic and Military Tensions·March 22 – April 7, 2026

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Cuban President Vows Military Resistance Following U.S. Takeover Threats

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel announced that his country is ready to defend itself against potential U.S. military action. He promised to use guerrilla-style tactics if the United States attempts a takeover vowing to fight. These comments follow statements from President Trump regarding a possible friendly takeover of the island nation invoking Castro-era rhetoric. Earlier in the month, Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío confirmed that the Cuban military is actively preparing for aggression preparing for aggression. Officials stated that the military remains alert as diplomatic tensions continue to rise military is prepared.

Exclusive: Cuba's president vows to "fight" if US launches military actionCuban president invokes Castro guerrilla talk in vow to fight US takeoverCuba's deputy foreign minister says its military is preparing for possible 'military aggression' from the U.S.

Key Statements

PPOLITICO

“Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío states the military is prepared for potential U.S. aggression following President Trump's comments about "taking" Cuba.”

Directly links the military mobilization to the President's specific comments about intervention.

BBloomberg Business

“Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio states the military is preparing for potential US aggression as the Trump administration increases economic pressure on Havana.”

Explains that the military tension is happening alongside a strategy of increased economic pressure.