Minfar's Social Media Threat: "No Enemy Will Be Safe in Cuba"

The Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (Minfar) recently took to social media to issue a bold statement, declaring that "no enemy will find even a square meter where they can feel secure, without the threat of being blown up by a mine or caught in a devastating ambush." They further emphasized that "no enemy will be safe in Cuba." This message was accompanied by an image featuring a soldier firing a machine gun in a rural setting.

In the post, Minfar highlighted that "every sophisticated means is vulnerable" and that "there is no technology that can withstand the patriotic and revolutionary spirit of the popular resistance movement." The publication asserts that against military technologies, the "courage, awareness, and intellect of each revolutionary fighter" will prevail.

Just hours later, Minfar shared another message on the same topic, stating that "the people's war ensures that no corner of the country is unprotected." In such a defense scenario, "there will be no front or rear, as resistance will be mounted wherever the enemy is found." This post included an image of several uniformed soldiers watching as an officer handled an antipersonnel mine.

These statements come amid a period of nationwide weekly military preparations, announced during the recent National Defense Day celebrated across various provinces. Authorities have declared that every Saturday will be dedicated to "military, political, and ideological" activities involving militias, reservists, and civilians. During these sessions, images of Soviet-made rifles, shooting exercises in rural areas, and basic training under the slogan "defend every inch of the motherland" have been shared.

These actions unfold against a backdrop of escalating tensions between Washington and Havana, following the capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. special forces. While Minfar is promoting territorial defense drills, the United States is advancing the modernization of its military capabilities. Led by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, the nation is pushing the "Arsenal of Freedom 2026" initiative, focusing on technological investments, carrier construction, and the development of cutting-edge weaponry.

The disparity between these two scenarios is also evident in the use of drones. In the U.S., drones are integrated into national defense and security strategies, whereas in Cuba, they were employed for symbolic and propagandistic exercises during National Defense Day, as recent reports indicate.

In recent days, Minfar's official social media channels have been actively pushing messages emphasizing resistance, territorial defense, and "revolutionary consciousness" as the cornerstones of Cuba's military system. These new publications have sparked numerous comments on Facebook. While institutional profiles and government-aligned accounts parroted slogans about the people's preparedness and duty to defend the homeland, the predominant tone among respondents was one of criticism or ridicule.

Many Cubans questioned the rationale behind these messages, noting that the regime "uses young people as cannon fodder while the children and grandchildren of the ruling elite enjoy capitalist countries," or asserting that "the real enemies are those who have left an entire nation in hunger." Some mocked the antiquated weaponry, asking, "with what will you fight, weapons from the '60s?" or recalling that "Venezuela said the same things."

More direct opinions on the country's situation were also expressed. Some users described the posts as a "clown show," criticizing the disconnect between military propaganda and economic reality. Others called for political change, stating that "it's time for freedom" and that many Cubans yearn for greater civil, political, and economic liberties under the current regime.

Minfar's publications are part of an intensified military glorification campaign in recent days, with messages evoking a "people's war" and invoking resistance against an unspecified external enemy. Amid power outages, shortages, and a prolonged economic crisis, the regime once again relies on trench rhetoric and threats as tools for political cohesion and control, while showcasing a military might that exists only in discourse.