Key U.S. general meets with Cuban military near Guantanamo Bay as tensions simmer
The head of the U.S. military's Southern Command met with Cuban military leaders near Guantanamo Bay amid rising tensions. This meeting is part of a series of high-level contacts between the U.S. and Cuba, which have been strained due to U.S. sanctions and threats of military action. Cuban officials have denied any military threat to the U.S., warning that an assault would lead to significant consequences.
- ▪Gen. Francis Donovan of SOUTHCOM met with Cuban Gen. Roberto Legrá Sotolongo at Guantanamo Bay.
- ▪The U.S. has increased pressure on Cuba, including sanctions and threats of military action.
- ▪Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel warned that a U.S. assault would result in a 'bloodbath.'
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Politics Top U.S. general in Caribbean meets with Cuban military leaders near Guantanamo Bay as tensions simmer By Joe Walsh Joe Walsh Senior Editor, Politics Joe Walsh is a senior editor for digital politics at CBS News. Joe previously covered breaking news for Forbes and local news in Boston. Read Full Bio Joe Walsh May 29, 2026 / 6:50 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The head of the U.S. military's Southern Command met with top Cuban military officials Friday at the edge of the American naval base at Guantanamo Bay, SOUTHCOM announced, as President Trump heaps pressure on Cuba and does not rule out military action.Gen. Francis Donovan, commander of SOUTHCOM, held a "brief exchange on operational security matters" with Cuban Gen. Roberto Legrá Sotolongo, the U.S.
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