The United States Army would be preparing for a possible military action around Cuba, as reported this Friday, September 25. CBS News after accessing an internal message, according to information released by the newspaper at midday in Panama ABC and the agency EFE.
According to CBS Newsthe United States Army Reserve is analyzing whether it can provide the Armed Forces Southern Command with police reinforcements, medical personnel and other support units during the next four months.
The request is part of military planning related to Cuba, according to US officials cited by CBS Newsalthough the internal message does not directly mention the island.
The document, dated last week, is known at a time of increasing pressure from the Administration of President Donald Trump on the Cuban Government.
In September, the United States announced new sanctions against Cuban companies linked to the mining and military sectors.
The message does not specify how many troops would be needed nor does it indicate that any unit has received deployment orders.
However, it requests subordinate commands for information on the availability of six units that would be under the authority of the United States Southern Command and that would be required within a period of between 90 and 120 days.
Among the units contemplated is a combat logistics support battalion, specialized in transportation, maintenance, fuel and supply.
An engineer battalion is also included and the creation of a medical brigade is being proposed, according to information cited by CBS News.
The information is known after the Trump Government has tightened its policy towards Cuba during 2026 through new sanctions and economic measures. EFE reported that the United States announced sanctions on September 17 against eight Cuban companies dedicated to mineral exploitation and military development, in addition to three military officers.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez stated on September 21 before a ministerial meeting of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States that Havana perceives a “threat of military aggression” against the island and accused Washington of using the fight against drug trafficking as an argument for greater militarization of the region.
On the other hand, the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, rejected this week the use of force against Cuba and pointed out that any action related to the island must respect its sovereignty, territorial integrity and international law.
