US commander meets with Cuban military officials
The top U.S. commander in Latin America met with Cuban military leaders to discuss operational security matters near Guantanamo Bay. This meeting comes amid heightened tensions as the Trump administration continues to impose sanctions on Cuba. The U.S. military presence in the Caribbean has been adjusted with new deployments following recent events in Venezuela.
- ▪U.S. Gen. Francis L. Donovan met with Cuban military officials for a brief exchange on operational security.
- ▪The meeting is part of ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to pressure Cuba's leadership.
- ▪The U.S. military has a reduced presence in the Caribbean compared to previous months.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onUS commander meets with Cuban military officialsThe top U.S. commander in Latin America has met with Cuban military leaders in a “brief exchange on operational security matters” near the U.S. Navy base in Guantanamo BayByBEN FINLEY Associated Press and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN Associated PressMay 29, 2026, 7:02 PM1:16A man crosses a street in Havana, Monday, May 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Jorge Luis Banos)The Associated PressWASHINGTON -- The top U.S. commander in Latin America met with Cuban military leaders on Friday in a “brief exchange on operational security matters” near the U.S.
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