Cuba Defiant Against U.S. Pressure

D
az-Canel’s defiant stance on 'Meet the Press' comes as the Trump administration ramps up its rhetoric against the island nation.

The Cuban leader warned that an invasion would be extremely costly and would severely destabilize regional security.

He described any possible agreements with the United States as 'possible' but 'difficult' given the current political climate.

Cuba is currently grappling with a severe economic crisis caused by hard-currency shortages and blackouts, which the government blames on continued U.S. sanctions.