As Trump urges deal, Cuban president warns that the country will defend itself 'to the last drop of blood'

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Alex NitzbergJanuary 12, 2026 at 11:59 AM

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Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez stated on Sunday that Cuba would defend itself "to the last drop of blood" in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's call for Cuba to make a deal with the U.S. Trump's statement followed his claim that Cuba had been living off Venezuelan oil and money in exchange for security services, which he said would no longer be the case due to U.S. protection of Venezuela. Díaz-Canel blamed U.S. sanctions for Cuba's economic struggles, asserting Cuba's sovereignty and right to self-defense against U.S. aggression. U.S. Representative Carlos Gimenez, a Cuban-born politician, responded to Díaz-Canel, criticizing the Cuban leadership and expressing hope for change.

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