Díaz-Canel's Defiant Stance: Cuba Ready to Fight US Invasion to...

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Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has issued a strong warning to the United States, stating that Cuba would defend itself with armed resistance "to the last drop of blood" if invaded.

The statement was made during his address at the 50th edition of the Fiesta do Avante! in Portugal, an event organized by the Portuguese Communist Party.

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The speech took place in Portugal on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, during the 50th Fiesta do Avante!.

Díaz-Canel was addressing an international audience, including European political allies.

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This declaration escalates the already tense relationship between Cuba and the United States, particularly amidst significant economic pressure on the island.

It positions Cuba as ready for military confrontation, a rhetorical move that could influence international perceptions and diplomatic relations.

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President Díaz-Canel described Cuba as a "country of peace" but vowed fierce resistance against any invasion, pledging to "defend our land to the last drop of blood."

He also held Washington responsible for Cuba's severe economic crisis, calling US measures a "silent genocide."

The US administration under President Donald J. Trump has maintained political and economic pressure on Cuba.

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While the threat remains largely rhetorical, with no public confirmation of a US invasion plan, Cuba's stance signals a hardening of its position.

Observers will watch for further diplomatic responses and the impact of this rhetoric on US-Cuba relations and international support for Cuba.