National Defense Council
Explore updates from the National Defense Council, covering Cuba's crisis response, government actions on protests and power outages, and national security measures.
![Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Compares Citizens to Resilient Palm Trees Amid Crisis]()
Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Compares Citizens to Resilient Palm Trees Amid Crisis
Published on 11/9/2025
![Cuban Economy Minister Claims Zero Injuries After Hurricane Melissa]()
Cuban Economy Minister Claims Zero Injuries After Hurricane Melissa
Published on 11/8/2025
![Cuba Endures Blackouts: Over 1,000 MW Shortage Reported by UNE as Eastern Regions Remain in Darkness]()
Cuba Endures Blackouts: Over 1,000 MW Shortage Reported by UNE as Eastern Regions Remain in Darkness
Published on 11/3/2025
![Cuban Leader Claims "Two Victories" After Hurricane Melissa]()
Cuban Leader Claims "Two Victories" After Hurricane Melissa
Published on 10/31/2025
![Cuban Leader Labels Western and Central Residents as "Privileged" for Having Electricity]()
Cuban Leader Labels Western and Central Residents as "Privileged" for Having Electricity
Published on 10/30/2025
![Cuban Eastern Region Cut Off: ETECSA Network Damage After Hurricane Melissa]()
Cuban Eastern Region Cut Off: ETECSA Network Damage After Hurricane Melissa
Published on 10/30/2025
![Raúl Castro Claims "Victory" Over Hurricane Melissa as Eastern Cuba Faces Devastation]()
Raúl Castro Claims "Victory" Over Hurricane Melissa as Eastern Cuba Faces Devastation
Published on 10/30/2025
![Raúl Castro Bypasses Constitution to Lead National Defense Council]()
Raúl Castro Bypasses Constitution to Lead National Defense Council
Published on 10/17/2025
![Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Expresses Shame Over Online Criticism from Fellow Cubans]()
Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Expresses Shame Over Online Criticism from Fellow Cubans
Published on 12/20/2024
![Manuel Marrero Resurfaces with Arm in Cast]()
Manuel Marrero Resurfaces with Arm in Cast
Published on 11/17/2024
![Earthquakes in Eastern Cuba Leave More Injuries and Damaged Homes]()
Earthquakes in Eastern Cuba Leave More Injuries and Damaged Homes
Published on 11/13/2024
![Díaz-Canel Urges Residents in Earthquake Zones to Stay in Open Areas]()
Díaz-Canel Urges Residents in Earthquake Zones to Stay in Open Areas
Published on 11/10/2024
![Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Dismisses Collapse Claims: "It's a Campaign by Haters"]()
Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Dismisses Collapse Claims: "It's a Campaign by Haters"
Published on 11/8/2024
![Civil Defense Urges Cuba to Use Alternative Communication Amid Hurricane Rafael Threat]()
Civil Defense Urges Cuba to Use Alternative Communication Amid Hurricane Rafael Threat
Published on 11/5/2024
![Cuban Government Vows to Prosecute Spreaders of Fake Dam Break News in San Antonio del Sur]()
Cuban Government Vows to Prosecute Spreaders of Fake Dam Break News in San Antonio del Sur
Published on 10/26/2024
![U.S. Embassy in Cuba Addresses Consular Services Amidst Crisis]()
U.S. Embassy in Cuba Addresses Consular Services Amidst Crisis
Published on 10/26/2024
![Cuba Extends Shutdown: Classes and Work Remain Suspended Until October 27]()
Cuba Extends Shutdown: Classes and Work Remain Suspended Until October 27
Published on 10/23/2024
![Luis Silva Outraged by Island-Wide Blackout: "Several People Need to Resign"]()
Luis Silva Outraged by Island-Wide Blackout: "Several People Need to Resign"
Published on 10/22/2024
![Seven Confirmed Dead in Guantánamo Following Hurricane Oscar's Devastation]()
Seven Confirmed Dead in Guantánamo Following Hurricane Oscar's Devastation
Published on 10/23/2024
![Cuban Protesters Force Regime Vehicle to Retreat Amid Havana Demonstrations]()
Cuban Protesters Force Regime Vehicle to Retreat Amid Havana Demonstrations
Published on 10/23/2024
![Cuban Leader Accuses Protesters of Drunkenness and Indecency Amid Power Outages]()
Cuban Leader Accuses Protesters of Drunkenness and Indecency Amid Power Outages
Published on 10/22/2024
![Cubans React to Díaz-Canel's Threats: "He's Put on His Killing Suit"]()
Cubans React to Díaz-Canel's Threats: "He's Put on His Killing Suit"
Published on 10/21/2024
![Cuban Leader Threatens Crackdown on Protests Amid Power System Collapse]()
Cuban Leader Threatens Crackdown on Protests Amid Power System Collapse
Published on 10/21/2024
