The vice-minister, speaking during this interview with NBC recorded before this latest power outage, assures that his government “is acting in the most proactive manner possible to deal with the situation.” “We really hope that fuel will reach Cuba one way or another, and that this boycott imposed by the United States will not last and cannot be maintained indefinitely,” he declared.
Cuba is “preparing” for a possible US military invasion but assures that its government does not want to worsen its relationship with the United States and Donald Trump, said Cuban vice-minister of Foreign Affairs in an interview on Sunday, March 22.
“Our army is always ready,” declared Carlos Fernandez de Cossio on NBC American television. “In fact, it is preparing these days for the possibility of a military aggression. Looking at what is happening in the world, we would be naive not to do it.” “But we hope it will not happen. We do not see why it would happen, how could it be justified?” questioned the minister.
“Cuba does not want conflict with the United States. We need and have the right to protect ourselves. But we are ready to sit down and talk,” added Carlos Fernandez de Cossio.
Trump thinks he will “have the honor of taking Cuba” Washington, opposed to the communist regime since its rise to power in 1959, increased its economic pressure in January by blocking all fuel supplies to the island, just after overthrowing its main ally, Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. In 1961, the United States failed to overthrow Fidel Castro’s regime in the failed Bay of Pigs operation.
On Monday, Donald Trump said he “believes” he will “have the honor of taking Cuba,” without specifying exactly what he meant. He also talked about “freeing” the country. The authorities of the island were working on Sunday morning to restore electricity after a national power outage hit the country on Saturday night, the seventh in a year and a half.
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(Short Context: The article discusses the preparations in Cuba for a possible US military invasion, as well as tensions with the United States. It also mentions recent power outages in Cuba and comments made by Cuban and US officials.)
(Fact Check: The article accurately presents the statements made by Cuban vice-minister of Foreign Affairs and US President Donald Trump regarding the situation between Cuba and the United States.)
