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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International diplomats from Ecuador, India, China, Italy, and Panama united at a press conference, rejecting US President Trump's threats against Cuba and defending its sovereignty.
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International groups reject Trump's threats against Cuba

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Several international organizations and figures expressed rejection of recent threats by U.S. President Donald Trump against Cuba, condemning the blockade and coercive measures. These solidarity statements highlight the defense of Cuban sovereignty against U.S. imperialism. Support comes from Ecuador, India, China, Italy, and Panama.

On December 29, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez issued a statement from Havana condemning US military escalation and trade obstructions targeting Venezuela, following prior UN Security Council denunciations of incidents like the December 11 oil tanker attack.

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US President Donald Trump has resorted to inflammatory rhetoric, stating that 'going in and destroying' is probably the only option left on the table. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a political ultimatum to Havana, demanding that Cuban leadership change its system or face a deepening blockade. Cuba responds by upholding its firm stance, as Fidel Castro did against past threats.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has stated that his government is not currently in talks with Washington, remaining defiant as the Trump administration seeks to pressure Cuba into a deal following the U.S. military strike on Venezuela. In a series of posts on X, Díaz-Canel said relations must be based on international law rather than hostility, threats, and economic coercion. The remarks come after Trump's announcement that Cuba will no longer receive Venezuelan oil, a lifeline for the island battered by decades of U.S. sanctions.

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In response to the U.S. military operation capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores—drawing varied global reactions—Cuba has issued a forceful condemnation, labeling it a violation of international law, demanding immediate release, and reaffirming solidarity with Venezuela's government.

Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío denied that Havana is seeking intermediaries like Mexico for negotiations with the United States, despite willingness for bilateral dialogue. This contrasts with President Donald Trump's claims of ongoing talks. Mexico reiterated its readiness to mediate if requested by both sides, while announcing humanitarian aid to the island amid its energy crisis.

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An opinion piece in Havana Times speculates on the possibility of a political transition in Cuba inspired by recent events in Venezuela, where former Vice President Delcy Rodríguez leads a change following the capture of Nicolás Maduro. The text highlights Cuba's economic crisis and US pressures as potential catalysts. It mentions that Washington seeks an internal interlocutor to facilitate reforms.

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