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Cuba says it has ‘legitimate’ right to defend itself amid US threats

Low Severity Americas United States
Date Occurred May 18, 2026 18:59 UTC
Event Type General News
Source Al Jazeera
Recorded May 18, 2026
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Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel says country is not a threat, but will defend itself from aggression if necessary.

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  • ID #2044
  • Type General News
  • Region Americas
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed May 18, 2026
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