Trump stated on Monday (13th) that the US could attack Cuba after the Iran conflict ends. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel declared he is willing to defend the country to the death if there is an American attack.
The United States has maintained an economic embargo against Cuba since 1962, which is a key factor in Cuban economic development. Cuba has historically prepared for the possibility of a U.S. attack, with leaders stating they are willing to defend the country.
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Trump made statements about Cuba on Monday, April 13
Trump stated the US could attack Cuba after the war with Iran ends
Trump criticized the Cuban government's administration
Miguel Díaz-Canel declared on Sunday (12th) he is willing to die defending Cuba
Díaz-Canel gave an interview to NBC News
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The US has maintained an economic embargo against Cuba since 1962
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José Cabañas Rodríguez commented on Cuban military preparedness
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Trump announced in late March he would evaluate fuel shipments to Cuba case by case
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Díaz-Canel's interview was on NBC's Meet the Press program
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Trump spoke at a local press conference
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Trump spoke at the White House
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