Cuba Condemns U.S. Military Presence in the Caribbean
On August 28, 2025, Cuba strongly criticized the U.S. military deployment in the Caribbean, labeling it a significant threat to peace and the sovereignty of Latin America and the Caribbean, reports 24brussels.
The Cuban government’s statement highlights concerns as the U.S. and its allies continue to connect Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro with international drug trafficking networks. Cuban officials asserted that such narratives serve as pretexts for U.S. intervention.
The full statement from the Cuban Foreign Affairs Ministry articulates a robust opposition to the U.S. military presence, describing it as an aggressive demonstration of power that undermines regional sovereignty and self-determination. Furthermore, Cuba emphasized the contradiction posed by the U.S. allegations against Venezuela in light of assessments from its own Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), which did not implicate the Venezuelan government in drug trafficking activities threatening U.S. territory.
Cuba condemned the U.S. for utilizing false narratives to justify interventionist policies. It drew parallels to historical disasters, including the Iraq War, which caused extensive human and social costs under false pretenses.
The Cuban government reiterated its commitment to effectively combat illicit drug trafficking while defending national sovereignty, positioning the U.S. military activity as a misguided response that escalates tensions rather than addressing the root causes of drug trafficking and organized crime. Cuba also highlighted that the real drug trade operations often benefit from the vast illegal market within the United States, calling for international accountability.
In a context where the Caribbean is increasingly viewed as a potential war zone, Cuba firmly rejects labeling irregular migration flows as justifications for military actions. Enhanced military presence, including advanced technologies, is seen as disproportionate in addressing crime and instability.
President Miguel Diaz-Canel reaffirmed this stance during the ALBA-TCP Extraordinary Summit on August 20, emphasizing the need for regional solidarity against imperialist tactics.
