Cuban official warns US military action would be an international crime
Cuba’s Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío warned that possible US military action against Cuba would be an “atrocious international crime” and said Havana was preparing for potential aggression. The warning followed recent remarks by President Donald Trump about Cuba, but no US military action is reported.
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Event date: The warning was made on Sunday, after Donald Trump discussed Cuba at the UN General Assembly and spoke to reporters on Saturday. [1][2]
What happened
Cuba’s Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío told C-SPAN’s Washington Journal that using military force against Cuba would be an “atrocious international crime.” He described Cuba as a peaceful neighbouring country. [1][2]
References for this detail (2)
- 'Atrocious' crime: Cuban official decries possibility of US military action - Dominican Republic Post – Caribbean News, Business, Travel & Culturedominicanrepublicpost.com · Article published: Sep 27, 2026, 9:31 PM UTC
- 'Atrocious' crime: Cuban official decries possibility of US military action - Grenada Chronicle – Daily Grenada And Caribbean Newsgrenadachronicle.com · Article published: Sep 27, 2026, 9:30 PM UTC
The warning followed President Donald Trump’s comments about Cuba. At the United Nations General Assembly, Trump said “freedom will be coming” to the island; later, he told reporters that he did not think the military would be needed while saying Cuba was failing badly. [1][2]
References for this detail (2)
- 'Atrocious' crime: Cuban official decries possibility of US military action - Dominican Republic Post – Caribbean News, Business, Travel & Culturedominicanrepublicpost.com · Article published: Sep 27, 2026, 9:31 PM UTC
- 'Atrocious' crime: Cuban official decries possibility of US military action - Grenada Chronicle – Daily Grenada And Caribbean Newsgrenadachronicle.com · Article published: Sep 27, 2026, 9:30 PM UTC
Fernández de Cossío said Havana must prepare its population for the possibility of US military aggression. He added that Cuba recognised it might stand alone but would retain what he called its legitimate right to self-defence. [1][2]
References for this detail (2)
- 'Atrocious' crime: Cuban official decries possibility of US military action - Dominican Republic Post – Caribbean News, Business, Travel & Culturedominicanrepublicpost.com · Article published: Sep 27, 2026, 9:31 PM UTC
- 'Atrocious' crime: Cuban official decries possibility of US military action - Grenada Chronicle – Daily Grenada And Caribbean Newsgrenadachronicle.com · Article published: Sep 27, 2026, 9:30 PM UTC
The Cuban delegation left the UN General Assembly hall after Trump’s remarks, according to the reporting. The available accounts do not describe a US military deployment, attack or formal decision to use force. [1][2]
References for this detail (2)
- 'Atrocious' crime: Cuban official decries possibility of US military action - Dominican Republic Post – Caribbean News, Business, Travel & Culturedominicanrepublicpost.com · Article published: Sep 27, 2026, 9:31 PM UTC
- 'Atrocious' crime: Cuban official decries possibility of US military action - Grenada Chronicle – Daily Grenada And Caribbean Newsgrenadachronicle.com · Article published: Sep 27, 2026, 9:30 PM UTC
Context from the sources
The United States has maintained a policy of maximum economic pressure against Cuba for more than 60 years. The reporting also says the Trump administration previously stated that it wanted a change in Cuba’s government. [1][2]
Cuba’s official also criticised existing US economic pressure, saying it had disrupted commercial shipments and contributed to fuel shortages and unstable electricity supplies. Those claims are presented as his characterization of the policy’s effects. [2]
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- [2] 'Atrocious' crime: Cuban official decries possibility of US military action - Grenada Chronicle – Daily Grenada And Caribbean Newsgrenadachronicle.comReferenced for: detail 1, detail 2, detail 3, detail 4
- [1] 'Atrocious' crime: Cuban official decries possibility of US military action - Dominican Republic Post – Caribbean News, Business, Travel & Culturedominicanrepublicpost.comReferenced for: detail 1, detail 2, detail 3, detail 4
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What this could mean for you
Higher uncertainty for Cuban residents and nearby regional actors
Public discussion of possible military action can increase concern even without a reported operation
Reported basis: [1][2] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: Risk would become more concrete if the United States announced military measures or Cuba reported operational preparations
Existing fuel and electricity pressures could worsen for Cuban households
Further economic restrictions could constrain fuel availability and infrastructure, building on the shortages described in the reporting
Reported basis: [2] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: This depends on new restrictions or an operational change, neither of which is reported here
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What changes the outlook
Risk increases if…
A US announcement of military action or additional coercive economic measures would materially raise the risk.
Cuban or US steps that reduce diplomatic channels could make de-escalation harder.
Pressure eases if…
A clear US statement ruling out military action could reduce immediate uncertainty.
Direct diplomatic engagement could lower the risk of the warning turning into a confrontation.
Still unclear
Whether Washington intends any military, diplomatic or economic action beyond the remarks described is unclear.
It is unclear whether the warnings will lead to formal talks, additional sanctions or other measures.
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