The United States announced on May 14 that it will provide an additional $100 million in direct humanitarian assistance to the Cuban people, according to a statement from the U.S. State Department.
In the statement, the department described the aid as being distributed in coordination with the Catholic Church and other reliable independent humanitarian organizations.
The Cuban Foreign Ministry emphasized that the decision to accept this assistance rests solely with the Government of Cuba. The State Department also alleged that the Cuban government is responsible for a “humanitarian catastrophe” on the island, claiming it refuses to accept aid.
A Cuban delegation is scheduled to arrive in Russia next week to discuss raw materials supply.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez warned on May 13 that a potential U.S. military attack on Cuba could lead to a humanitarian crisis, significant casualties, and what he termed a “bloodbath.” Rodriguez stated that such aggression would harm both Cubans and Americans, and that Washington has no justification for attacking because Cuba poses no threat.
On May 9, it was reported that the United States does not plan to invade Cuba. Officials indicated they are not considering such an action despite repeated threats. However, military intervention options remain in place. Additionally, on May 3, reports indicated that President Donald Trump’s administration is evaluating the use of military force in Cuba for domestic transformations. These initiatives have drawn support from the Cuban diaspora in the United States.
