Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has issued a forceful condemnation of what he characterizes as \”immoral statements\” from the United States government, reaffirming Cuba’s readiness to defend its sovereignty. The remarks came in response to recent social media posts by U.S. President Donald Trump threatening to halt all oil and financial resources to Cuba.\n\nThe diplomatic confrontation escalated following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces, which disrupted Venezuela’s status as Cuba’s primary oil supplier. On January 11, 2026, President Trump declared via social media: \”THERE WILL BE NO MORE OIL OR MONEY GOING TO CUBA – ZERO! I strongly suggest they make a deal, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE.\”\n\nIn his response, President Díaz-Canel questioned the moral authority of U.S. leadership, stating that those who \”turn everything into a business, even human lives\” lack standing to criticize Cuba. He attributed current economic challenges to six decades of U.S. economic sanctions rather than Cuba’s political system, suggesting critics should \”feel ashamed and choose silence instead.\”\n\nThe Cuban leader framed the tension as an issue of national sovereignty, emphasizing that Cuba \”does not attack; it has been attacked by the US for 66 years.\” He declared the nation’s preparedness to \”defend the Homeland to the last drop of blood\” under the hashtag #CubaIsCourage.\n\nCuban state media extensively covered Díaz-Canel’s statements, positioning them within broader concerns about U.S. actions in Venezuela and perceived escalating threats from the White House toward multiple nations.
Cuban President Diaz-Canel responds to recent statements by Trump, affirming right to defend homeland
