Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces

The U.S. imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife, and three others, including Alejandro Castro Espín, an advisor to Cuba’s Defense and National Security Commission. The sanctions follow an executive order by President Donald Trump expanding pressure on Cuba, contributing to economic challenges such as blackouts and food shortages.

A U.S. military commander met with Cuban officials near Guantanamo Bay to discuss security matters as President Trump intensifies pressure on Cuba through sanctions and military presence. Trump has imposed an oil blockade, maintained warships in the Caribbean, and indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro, while U.S. forces assess the security of Guantanamo Bay and deploy new units to the region.

The top U.S. commander in Latin America met with Cuban military officials near Guantanamo Bay to discuss operational security matters as the Trump administration intensifies pressure on Cuba through sanctions, an oil blockade, and military presence in the Caribbean. The meeting followed Trump's assertion that Cuba 'is next' after the Maduro raid and involved discussions about security along the U.S. military enclave's perimeter.

Cuban authorities organized a pro-government rally in Havana on May 22, 2026, attended by members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces. The event highlighted Cuban opposition to potential U.S. intervention, with citizens questioning the legitimacy of foreign governments making decisions for Cuba.