Rising Cuba-US tensions amid talk of drones, emergency plans | The BriefWire
Rising Cuba-US tensions amid talk of drones, emergency plans
Published on 5/20/2026, 7:18:09 AM
Key points
Cuba’s reported purchase of drones and renewed threats with the US are stoking fears of escalation.
Amid blackouts and shortages, many Cubans expressed outrage at official advice to prepare for potential attack.
"This is a joke.
If we’re living hand-to-mouth, how can we save food for the war?" wrote a Cuban social media user after the publication of an official guide with recommendations on how to prepare for a potential military attack by the United States.
This and other outraged messages reflect the confusion and unease felt by many Cubans following the guidelines released in recent days by Cuba’s Civil Defense, amid growing tension between Havana and Washington.
Quick context: Cuba’s reported purchase of drones and renewed threats with the US are stoking fears of escalation.