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Cuban Foreign Minister Warns U.S. Attack Would Cause 'Bloodbath' And Catastrophe

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Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez warned on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, that a U.S. military attack on Cuba would produce "a bloodbath" and a "humanitarian catastrophe" with thousands of deaths.[1]

He told MS NOW that a January 2026 U.S. decision to effectively cut off Cuba's fuel supply has caused blackouts and shortages of food and medical supplies, which he called "collective punishment." MS NOW He condemned a U.S. grand jury indictment of former President Raúl Castro over a 1996 shoot-down as politically motivated and said the downing was "legitimate self-defense" after 25 airspace violations.[1] Rodríguez said there is "no progress" in U.S.-Cuba talks, accused Secretary of State Marco Rubio of pushing toward confrontation, and denied that Russia or China run military or spy bases on Cuban territory.[1]

In January 2026, the Trump administration decision to effectively cut off Cuba's fuel supply triggered blackouts and shortages, Rodríguez said, and he framed those measures as collective punishment that heightened tensions.[1] He also tied Washington's recent indictment of Raúl Castro over the 1996 downing to increasing hostility and rejected U.S. claims that foreign military bases operate on the island.[1]

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  • On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez told MS NOW a U.S. attack on Cuba would lead to a 'bloodbath' and 'humanitarian catastrophe' with thousands of deaths.
  • Rodriguez said a January 2026 Trump administration decision to effectively cut off Cuba's fuel supply has caused blackouts and shortages of food and medical supplies, which he described as 'collective punishment.'
  • He condemned a recent U.S. grand jury indictment of former President Raúl Castro over the 1996 downing of two planes as politically motivated and claimed the shoot-down was 'legitimate self-defense' after 25 airspace violations.
  • Rodriguez said there is 'no progress' in U.S.-Cuba talks, accused Secretary of State Marco Rubio of pushing toward confrontation, and denied that Russia or China run foreign military or spy bases on Cuban territory.

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May 28, 2026
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Cuban foreign minister warns of ‘bloodbath’ if U.S. takes military action
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