US Increases Pressure on Cuba; Hegseth to Visit Guantanamo Bay Naval Base
The US Department of Defense announced that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will visit the US military base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The US is intensifying sanctions and an oil blockade against Cuba, as the Trump administration seeks to topple the Cuban communist regime.
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(Central News Agency, Washington, 9th, Combined Foreign Reports) The US Department of Defense announced that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will travel tomorrow to the US military base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to "interact with stationed troops."
According to AFP, the Pentagon made the announcement in a brief statement this afternoon. This comes as Washington is increasing pressure on the Cuban communist regime, including imposing sanctions and a strict oil blockade.
President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed his desire to overthrow the Cuban communist regime, linking this effort to the strong political support of Cuban Americans who helped him return to the White House.
The Pentagon stated that in addition to Guantanamo, Hegseth will also visit Tampa, Florida, the headquarters of US Central Command (CENTCOM). CENTCOM is responsible for directing US military operations in the Middle East, including recent airstrikes against Iran and regional defense missions.
The top US general commanding military operations in Latin America visited Guantanamo at the end of last month and met with Cuban military leaders.
The US military described the meeting at the time as a "brief exchange on operational security matters."
Two weeks prior, CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Havana, the capital of Cuba, and met with Cuban officials.
The Guantanamo Bay detention camp was established after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and is managed by the US Navy. It holds prisoners captured by the US under the guise of the "War on Terror" and has become notorious for reports of abuse.
The Trump administration has also previously considered using the base as a detention center for deporting migrants. (Editor: Liu Wenyu) 1150610
According to AFP, the Pentagon made the announcement in a brief statement this afternoon. This comes as Washington is increasing pressure on the Cuban communist regime, including imposing sanctions and a strict oil blockade.
President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed his desire to overthrow the Cuban communist regime, linking this effort to the strong political support of Cuban Americans who helped him return to the White House.
The Pentagon stated that in addition to Guantanamo, Hegseth will also visit Tampa, Florida, the headquarters of US Central Command (CENTCOM). CENTCOM is responsible for directing US military operations in the Middle East, including recent airstrikes against Iran and regional defense missions.
The top US general commanding military operations in Latin America visited Guantanamo at the end of last month and met with Cuban military leaders.
The US military described the meeting at the time as a "brief exchange on operational security matters."
Two weeks prior, CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Havana, the capital of Cuba, and met with Cuban officials.
The Guantanamo Bay detention camp was established after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and is managed by the US Navy. It holds prisoners captured by the US under the guise of the "War on Terror" and has become notorious for reports of abuse.
The Trump administration has also previously considered using the base as a detention center for deporting migrants. (Editor: Liu Wenyu) 1150610
FAQ
Where is US Secretary of War Hegseth visiting?
He is visiting the US military base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and CENTCOM headquarters in Tampa, Florida.
Why is the US increasing pressure on Cuba?
President Trump aims to overthrow the Cuban communist regime, intensifying sanctions and an oil blockade.
What is Guantanamo Bay known for?
It houses a detention camp established after 9/11 for prisoners captured in the 'War on Terror', notorious for abuse allegations.