These comments were a reaction to recent statements by Trump, who, according to Reuters, said on March 16 that he "considers it an honor to take Cuba in one form or another" and added that he could "act as he pleases."
As emphasized by Reuters and AP, this rhetoric comes against the backdrop of a severe energy and economic crisis facing Cuba, as well as ongoing diplomatic contacts between Havana and Washington.
Diaz-Canel also stressed that any external interference would meet with resolute resistance from the Cuban people.
