The governments of Mexico, Brazil, and Spain issued a joint statement on Saturday expressing deep concern over Cuba's severe humanitarian crisis. They called for respect for the island's territorial integrity and respectful dialogue to resolve the situation. They also pledged to increase coordinated humanitarian aid.
Presidents Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico, Lula da Silva of Brazil, and Pedro Sánchez of Spain released a joint statement on Saturday. It warns of the dramatic situation facing the Cuban people and the need for measures to ease suffering, while avoiding actions that worsen living conditions or breach international law.
The statement reaffirms respect for United Nations Charter principles, such as territorial integrity and peaceful dispute resolution. The three governments uphold their commitment to human rights, democratic values, and multilateralism, urging sincere dialogue so Cubans can decide their future freely.
Meanwhile, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel stated on Saturday that Cuba does not seek war but must defend itself against potential U.S. military intervention. U.S. media reported this week that the Pentagon is intensifying plans, though the Defense Department declined to speculate on hypothetical scenarios.
Cuba announced initial talks with the United States on March 13, with no agreements yet. Late March, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said political and economic change is the only path forward.
