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Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla has strongly criticized US military movements in the Caribbean at the UN General Assembly. He argues that the US naval and air buildup threatens regional peace and security under the guise of combating drug trafficking. Rodriguez specifically condemned the US blockade against Cuba and described it as an "economic war". The diplomatic tensions highlight ongoing geopolitical challenges in the Caribbean region.

Key Points: Cuban FM Warns US Caribbean Military Moves Threaten Peace

  • Cuban FM denounces US military presence as unjustified
  • US claims drug trafficking combat, but raises regional tensions
  • UN remains critical platform for international dialogue
  • US threatens Venezuela with military intervention
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US military moves threaten peace, security in Caribbean: Cuban FM

Cuban Foreign Minister Rodriguez condemns US naval buildup in Caribbean, calling military presence a violation of international law

"The attack and destruction of unregistered speedboats... creates a dangerous situation that violates International Law - Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla"

United Nations, Sep 28

The threat of war looms large over the Caribbean Sea, with an extraordinary and absolutely unjustified US naval and air buildup, said Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla.

Addressing the annual general debate of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), on Saturday, Rodriguez said the United States uses the pretext of combating crime and drug trafficking for its military presence in the Caribbean. "A story that no one believes," Xinhua news agency reported.

"The attack and destruction of unregistered or unchartered course speedboats; the extrajudicial murder or execution of civilians; the interdiction of fishing vessels or boats and the aggressive actions of the United States create a dangerous situation that violates International Law and threatens regional peace and security," he said.

Rodriguez also condemned the US blockade against Cuba, which he described as "tightened to the extremes" and constituted a "prolonged economic war."

Meanwhile, Rodriguez said that despite its limitations, the United Nations remains the most representative body of the international community.

In September, the United States began moving troops to the southern Caribbean, claiming the mission was aimed at "combating drug trafficking." But President Donald Trump's statements came with explicit threats against Maduro's government.

Tensions have escalated in recent weeks after US officials ratcheted up their rhetoric. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said Washington would use "all its force" against Venezuela.

- IANS

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Rohit P
As an Indian who values sovereignty, I stand with Cuba. The US blockade is cruel and affects ordinary citizens the most. Why can't powerful nations let others develop peacefully? 🤔
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Arjun K
While I understand Cuba's concerns, let's be honest - drug trafficking is a real problem in the Caribbean. Maybe some international cooperation is needed, but it should be through UN channels, not unilateral action.
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Sarah B
This reminds me of how colonial powers used to behave. The US should focus on solving its own problems first instead of bullying smaller nations. The Caribbean deserves peace and self-determination.
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Vikram M
The timing is suspicious with US elections coming up. Always some foreign "crisis" appears when politicians need distractions. Hope the UN can mediate and prevent escalation. 🙏
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Michael C
Living in India, we know what it's like to have neighbors with military ambitions. The Caribbean nations should unite and present a strong front. No country should be another's playground.

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