US Army Reserve Evaluates Potential Support Deployments Amid Cuba Tensions

…as saying on Friday. In response to the crisis, Cuba rolled out more than 170 proposals, giving the private sector freer rein and loosening rules about imports. But those free-market reforms won’t work as the US is “ starving or asphyxiating the people of Cuba into submission ,” said the minister, who is responsible for managing ties with the US. Talks between Washington and Havana have effectively ground to a halt as a result of continued US pressure, De Cossío added. He also flagged what…

…Trump has stepped up pressure on Havana. In his September 22 address to the UN General Assembly, Trump called Cuba a “failed state” and said his administration was seeking a “fundamental change” there. He also said, “ freedom will be coming to Cuba. ” The Cuban delegation walked out during his remarks. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said Cuba would defend its sovereignty and accused Washington of portraying the country as a threat to justify its policies. The US…

…state” and said his administration was seeking a “fundamental change” there. He also said, “freedom will be coming to Cuba.” The Cuban delegation walked out during his remarks. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said Cuba would defend its sovereignty and accused Washington of portraying the country as a threat to justify its policies. The US has maintained its long-running trade embargo on Cuba, while the Trump administration has intensified economic pressure on the island. Cuba's power grid has collapsed repeatedly this year, with millions left…