Cuban foreign minister warns of 'warmongering hawks' in Trump administration

Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez warned on January 7 of rising influence by warmongering 'hawks' in US President Donald Trump's administration, poised to violate international law.

Rodríguez made the remarks in Havana amid longstanding US-Cuba tensions, according to Prensa Latina reports. He highlighted the sway of these factions in shaping US policy and urged adherence to international norms to safeguard global peace. No specific actions by the sectors were detailed, but the statement underscores Cuba's concerns over Washington's foreign policy trajectory.

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