Key points expressed by President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez in an interview with Meet the Press:
Key points expressed by President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez in an interview with Meet the Press:
“Cuba is a country whose identity is deeply rooted in the values of sovereignty and independence.”
“We are a country of peace. We do not promote war; we do not like war; we foster solidarity and cooperation among peoples, but we are prepared to defend the peace we desire.”
“We are not intimidated, and we do not want to be caught off guard or defeated.”
Armed attack against a patrol vessel of the Border Guard Troops of the Ministry of the Interior
Note from the Ministry of the Interior:
On the morning of February 25, 2026, a violating speedboat was detected within Cuban territorial waters. The vessel, registered in Florida, United States, with registration number FL7726SH, approached up to 1 nautical mile northeast of the El Pino channel, in Cayo Falcones, Corralillo municipality, Villa Clara province.
Havana, February 21, 2026 — Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, via his account on X, wrote:
Havana, February 21, 2026 — Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, via his account on X, wrote:
Cuba poses no threat to any country. Our foreign policy is peaceful, based on solidarity, and committed to peace, friendship, and cooperation. It respects International Law and the UN Charter.
It does not attack, threaten, or interfere in the affairs of other states.
UN Human Rights Council Experts Condemn US Fuel Blockade Against Cuba
GENEVA, 12 February 2026 – Several mandate holders of the UN Human Rights Council issued a joint public statement today condemning the executive order issued on January 29 by the United States government, which authorizes the imposition of trade tariffs on countries that supply oil to Cuba.



