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Gen. Donovan said the U.S. military is not preparing to invade Cuba but will defend U.S. facilities and support migration amid Cuba's economic crisis affecting 10 million people.
- The U.S. military is not preparing for an invasion of Cuba or actively planning to take over the island militarily, according to General Francis Donovan, head of U.S. Southern Command.
- The U.S. stands ready to address threats to the U.S. embassy, defend its base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and aid efforts to address any mass migration from the island.
- General Donovan stated that Guantanamo Bay suffered storm damage and needs fresh investment, highlighting its importance for operations in the Caribbean.
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Military Preparing Guantanamo Bay Camp for 'Mass Exodus' From Cuba
The U.S. military is preparing to expand migrant facilities at the Guantánamo Bay Naval Base to prepare for the anticipated arrival of Cuban refugees fleeing oppression from the Communist regime. Southern Command chief Gen. Francis L. Donovan said the Pentagon told the Senate during testimony that…
US Military Not Preparing to Invade Cuba, Senior General Says
The U.S. military is not rehearsing for an invasion of Cuba or actively preparing to take over the island, the general in charge of American forces in Latin America told lawmakers in Washington on March 19. Gen. Francis Donovan, head of U.S. Southern Command, said the United States is ready to defend its naval base at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba, to address any threats to the U.S. embassy, and to support White House efforts to address any mass migr…
During a hearing in the Senate, General Francis Donovan, head of the Southern Command, denied that there was a military trial aimed at taking control of Cuba.
However, the military is ready to deal with any threat to American infrastructure on the island, said General Francis Donovan.
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