Guantanamo Bay
Coverage of Guantanamo Bay in the Nexus archive.
- Trump frames Cuba intervention as easier than Iran
President Trump compared a potential Cuba intervention to the Venezuela operation, suggesting it could be easier than resolving the Iran conflict due to proximity and military differences. He noted Venezuela's oil resources versus Cuba's lack of them and mentioned Cuba's recent acquisition of military drones as a potential threat.
- Guantanamo Bay's remaining 15 prisoners 'should be executed' Pete Hegseth declares
Pete Hegseth declares that the remaining 15 prisoners at Guantanamo Bay 'should be executed'. The statement is presented as a direct assertion without additional context.
- Hegseth: Guantanamo Bay prisoners ‘should have been executed’
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that prisoners at Guantanamo Bay should have been executed.
- Cuba: Amid blockade, Pentagon chief issues military warning
The US secretary of defense visited troops at Guantanamo Bay and issued a military warning to Cuba. He cautioned Cuba against acquiring weapons that could threaten American soil.
- Iran would be 'unwise' to challenge US further, Pentagon's Hegseth says
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned Iran against further challenging the US after its strikes in retaliation for the downing of a US Apache helicopter. Hegseth stated the US is taking defensive measures and President Trump seeks a deal to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
- Hegseth to visit Guantanamo Bay amid Trump administration’s pressure campaign for regime change in Cuba
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will visit Guantanamo Bay and receive operational briefings at the U.S. Navy base. The visit occurs amid the Trump administration's campaign for regime change in Cuba, following the U.S. indictment of Raúl Castro on federal murder charges. Hegseth will also visit troops at the U.S. military’s Central Command headquarters in Tampa after returning from Cuba.
- Cuba Calls Guantanamo Talks with U.S. General ‘Positive’
Senior U.S. and Cuban military officials held a rare face-to-face meeting near Guantanamo Bay. Cuba described the discussions as 'positive'.
- US general holds rare meeting with Cuban military officials near Guantanamo Bay
US Marine Corps Gen. Francis Donovan met with Cuban military officials at the perimeter of the U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay to discuss operational security and force protection. The meeting, the first in recent memory by a head of Southern Command, occurred amid Cuban concerns about potential US military action and followed recent US actions such as the indictment of former President Raul Castro and a military raid in Venezuela.
- US commander meets with Cuban military officials as Trump pressures island nation
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.
- Top US and Cuban military officers meet at Guantanamo Bay
US General Francis Donovan, head of US Southern Command, met with Cuban military officers at Guantanamo Bay. The meeting took place in Guantanamo, Cuba, as indicated in an image released on May 29, 2026.
- US commander meets with Cuban military officials as Trump pressures island nation
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.
- Top US and Cuban generals meet at Guantanamo Bay
A top US general met with senior Cuban military officials at Guantanamo Bay as relations between the United States and Cuba deteriorate.
- U.S. commander meets with Cuban military officials as Trump pressures island nation
The top U.S. commander in Latin America met with Cuban military leaders near the U.S. Navy base in Guantanamo Bay for a brief exchange on operational security matters. The meeting occurred as President Donald Trump increases pressure on Cuba.
- Key U.S. general meets with Cuban military near Guantanamo Bay as tensions simmer
The head of the U.S. military's Southern Command met with top Cuban military officials near Guantanamo Bay amid heightened tensions. President Trump is pressuring Cuba and has not ruled out military action.
- Key U.S. general meets with Cuban military near Guantanamo Bay as tensions simmer
The head of the U.S. military's Southern Command met with top Cuban military officials near Guantanamo Bay. The meeting occurred as President Trump pressures Cuba and considers military action.
- Havana regime in suspense after Castro indictment with Trump pressure on, says Cuban-born GOP Rep.
Cuban official Raul Castro faces federal indictment, sparking regime uncertainty as U.S. pressure intensifies. Congressman Carlos Gimenez highlights Castro's role in the 1996 downing of U.S. humanitarian aircraft and compares the situation to Venezuela, while emphasizing ongoing geopolitical tensions involving Guantanamo Bay.
- Havana regime in suspense after Castro indictment with Trump pressure on, says Cuban-born GOP Rep.
Cuban-born GOP Rep. Carlos Gimenez claims Raul Castro's federal indictment has caused regime paranoia, citing parallels to other despots' downfalls. The indictment relates to the 1996 downing of two U.S. humanitarian aircraft, with Gimenez asserting Castro intentionally targeted rescue efforts for Cuban refugees. He anticipates sustained U.S. pressure on the Cuban regime amid arrests of allies and geopolitical considerations involving Guantanamo Bay.
- Cuba acquired drones and is discussing using them against U.S., Axios reports
Cuba has acquired over 300 military drones and is discussing their potential use against the US, including the Guantanamo Bay detention center. The drones could also be used to attack parts of the US mainland. Axios reported on the development, with correspondent Marc Caputo providing insight.
- Cuba’s president warns of ‘bloodbath’ if US takes military action
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel warned of a 'bloodbath' if the US takes military action against Cuba, citing concerns over military drones and potential strikes on US bases. The warning comes after reports of Cuba having over 300 military drones with plans to use them against US targets. This escalation threatens regional stability.
- Cuba gets 300 military drones for possible attacks on Florida and Guantanamo Bay amid turmoil with US
Cuba has acquired 300 military drones, potentially to be used in attacks on Florida and Guantanamo Bay, amid rising tensions with the US. This move comes as relations between Cuba and the US continue to deteriorate. The acquisition of these drones signifies an escalation in military capabilities for Cuba.
- Cuba gets 300 military drones for possible attacks on Florida and Guantanamo Bay amid turmoil with US
Cuba has acquired 300 military drones, potentially to attack Florida and Guantanamo Bay, amid rising tensions with the US. The move escalates the conflict between the two nations. This development may lead to increased security measures in the region.
- Trump's plan to hold 30,000 migrants at Guantanamo yet to materialize after 1 year, documents show
President Trump's plan to hold 30,000 migrants at Guantanamo Bay has not materialized after one year. The facility remains mostly empty. Trump had promised to use it for migrants facing deportation.
- Guantanamo Bay military base mostly empty after Trump said he would send 30,000 migrants
The Guantanamo Bay military base in Cuba remains mostly empty a year after President Trump vowed to use it to house thousands of migrants facing deportation. Internal government documents show the base is not being used as intended. CBS News reported on the issue.
- Trump promised to hold 30,000 migrants at Guantanamo. It's mostly empty.
The immigration detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay are nearly empty, despite Trump's promise to hold 30,000 migrants there. A review of internal government documents and information provided to Congress revealed this information. The facilities are not being utilized as intended.