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Cuba to US: "No Reason" to Remove Me, Warns Against Attack

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Cuba to US: "No Reason" to Remove Me, Warns Against Attack
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has issued a direct warning to the United States. He stated there is no valid reason for the US to try to remove him from power. He also warned against any military attack on the island nation. The comments highlight ongoing tensions between the two countries. Cuba is a long-time ally of US rivals like Russia and China. The Cuban leader did not specify a recent event that prompted his statement. The warning serves as a strong public message to the US government. It reinforces Cuba's position against foreign intervention.