politics
March 18, 2026
Cuban president warns US will face ‘impregnable resistance’
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel warned on Tuesday that any attempt to force political change on the island would be met with “impregnable resistance,” after the Trump administration signaled it is ramping up pressure on Havana.
TL;DR
- Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel warned of "impregnable resistance" against any attempts to force political change.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated the U.S. stance of maintaining economic pressure on Cuba.
- Cuba blames the Trump administration for its deepening economic and energy crisis, including restricted fuel shipments leading to blackouts.
- Havana has announced plans to expand foreign investment opportunities to stabilize its economy.
- President Trump suggested the U.S. has significant leverage over Cuba due to its "weakened state."
- Diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Cuba are described as "still far from an agreement."
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