Cuba's Unity as a Strategic Defense: Morales Ojeda's Stand Against Potential Aggression

Roberto Morales Ojeda, the Organizational Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and a member of its Political Bureau, echoed the words of Raúl Castro this Thursday, asserting that Cuba stands ready against any aggression, emphasizing the unity of the people as the "main strategic weapon."

Morales Ojeda highlighted statements attributed to the Army General, suggesting that the nation's organizational prowess, whether in the face of military threats or natural disasters, commands "more respect than any type of armament."

The essence of the Cuban regime's strength, according to the publication, lies in the solidarity between the Party, the Armed Forces, and the people, creating a "shield" capable of withstanding "any subversive plan."

The publication also warned against succumbing to discouragement, emphasizing that only "together will we be able to overcome" the challenges facing the Island.

This message comes amid the regime's rhetorical escalation in 2026, a year officially branded by the Cuban government as the "Year of Defense Preparation," in response to tensions with Washington during the Trump administration.

The immediate catalyst was President Donald Trump's declaration on March 28 in Miami, where he stated that "sometimes military force must be used, and Cuba is next."

In response to these remarks, the National Defense Council, led by Raúl Castro, approved plans for transitioning to "a State of War," with Saturdays dedicated to ongoing civil military training involving AK-47 rifles, drones, and anti-tank mines since January.

Throughout the year, Morelos Ojeda has been a prominent advocate of this defensive posture. On January 31, he described a potential armed intervention against the Island as "an imminent risk" and asserted that "surrender is not an option."

On February 8, he declared that "the Cuban people and government do not surrender, but instead engage in meticulous preparation and collective mobilization."

Last Wednesday, he took to social media once more, condemning U.S. actions as "a criminal act of war" and affirming that "the people of Cuba resist. With creativity, determination, and unwavering resolve, they respond daily in their streets and squares."

Morelos Ojeda also played a key role as the main speaker during the April 20 event in Ciénaga de Zapata, Matanzas, commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs Invasion, where the regime launched the "My Signature for the Fatherland" campaign.

This campaign, presented by the regime as a reflection of popular support, gathered over 6.2 million signatures, which were handed to Miguel Díaz-Canel on May 1 at the José Martí Anti-Imperialist Tribune.

In the same event, Díaz-Canel declared to delegates from 36 countries that "every Cuban has a rifle," invoking the "War of All the People" doctrine, a historical concept advocating massive popular resistance against invasion.

The Cuban ambassador to the UN, Ernesto Soberón Guzmán, also declared on April 24 that Cuba "is prepared to respond militarily" to any aggression, continuing the regime's verbal escalation since the beginning of the year, while the Cuban populace grapples with prolonged blackouts, food shortages, and an unprecedented economic crisis.