Cuba's Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, voiced strong disapproval on Friday regarding the United States' decision to close Venezuelan airspace, labeling it an "aggressive act" and a "serious breach of International Law."
In a post on his official account on X (formerly known as Twitter), the Cuban foreign minister declared that this move represents "a direct threat to regional peace and stability," accusing Washington of inciting military escalation against Nicolás Maduro's regime.
"We condemn the U.S. government's announcement to close Venezuela's airspace, an aggressive act for which no state has authority beyond its national borders and should invite the strongest international condemnation," Rodríguez posted on X.
The diplomat further asserted that the U.S. action constitutes "a severe threat to International Law and an escalation in military aggression and psychological warfare against the Venezuelan government and its people," warning of "unpredictable and incalculable consequences" for peace in Latin America and the Caribbean.
"We call upon the international community and the peoples of the world to denounce this prelude to an illegitimate attack," the Cuban foreign minister concluded.
This statement adds to a series of criticisms from Venezuela's allied governments, including Nicaragua and Bolivia, which also denounced Washington's move following the White House's increased military pressure on Maduro's regime.
The U.S. decision came after new aerial interdiction operations targeting drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean and amidst warnings from President Donald Trump, who stated this week that "the ground offensive against the hemisphere's narco-states will begin very soon."
This development followed a private phone conversation between Trump and Maduro earlier this week.
Bruno Rodríguez's public support underscores the Cuban regime's steadfast alliance with Venezuela, dating back to the era of Hugo Chávez.
Understanding the U.S. and Venezuela Airspace Dispute
Why did the U.S. decide to close Venezuelan airspace?
The United States closed Venezuelan airspace as part of increased military pressure on Maduro's regime, coinciding with operations against drug-trafficking in the Caribbean.
What are the potential impacts of the U.S.'s action against Venezuela?
Cuba's Foreign Minister warns that this act may escalate military aggression and psychological warfare, potentially leading to unpredictable consequences for the region's peace.