Cuba Accuses US of Plotting Violent Overthrow in Venezuela Amid Increased Military Presence

Cuba Voices Strong Condemnation of Alleged US Plan for Venezuelan Regime Change

Havana, Cuba – In a sharply worded address, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez has publicly condemned the United States, accusing it of actively pursuing the violent overthrow of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government. Speaking from Havana, Rodriguez characterized the growing U.S. military footprint in the region as an "exaggerated and aggressive" threat, raising alarms over potential regional destabilization.

Cuba's Stance on Venezuelan Intervention

Rodriguez asserted that any U.S. attempt to depose Maduro would be profoundly dangerous and irresponsible, constituting a clear violation of both international law and the foundational principles of the United Nations charter. His statement underscores the escalating tensions between the U.S. and its Latin American adversaries.

U.S. Operations & Presidential Denials

The Cuban minister's remarks follow a Reuters report indicating that the U.S. was preparing a new phase of Venezuela-focused operations. The report, citing U.S. officials, suggested that overthrowing Maduro was among the options under consideration. Despite these reports, U.S. President Donald Trump has consistently maintained that his administration is not seeking regime change in Venezuela.

Maduro's Readiness to Resist

For his part, President Maduro, who has held power since 2013, has long claimed that Trump intends to remove him from office. Maduro has vowed that both Venezuelan citizens and its military forces would staunchly resist any such intervention.

A Dire Warning to the American Public

Rodriguez made an earnest plea to the American populace, urging them "to stop this madness." He warned of catastrophic consequences, stating that the U.S. government's actions could lead to an "incalculable number of deaths and create a scenario of violence and instability in the hemisphere that would be unimaginable." The minister's stark warning highlights the profound concerns held by Cuba regarding the potential fallout of intensified U.S. pressure on Venezuela.