US military is not preparing for Cuba takeover, top general tells lawmakers

2026-03-19 - 19:59

US Southern Command chief tells senators amid Trump’s increasing use of force in the region and comments about taking Cuba The US military is not rehearsing for an invasion of Cuba or actively preparing to militarily take over the island, the top general overseeing American forces in Latin America has told lawmakers. But Gen Francis Donovan, head of US Southern Command, said the Pentagon stands ready to address any threats to the US embassy in Havana, defend its base at Guantanamo Bay, and aid US government efforts to address any mass migration from the island, if needed. Continue reading...