an indictment<\/a> against former President Ra\u00fal Castro, according to sources. The indictment would mark a significant escalation in the US stance against the Cuban government.\n <\/p>\n\n On Friday, Trump declined to comment on the possible case against Castro, saying that he will let the Justice Department \u201ccomment on it, but they (Cubans) need help, as you know.\u201d\n <\/p>\n
\n Foreign Minister Bruno Rodr\u00edguez said on Monday on X that Cuba \u201chas the right to legitimate self-defense against any external aggression.\u201d\n <\/p>\n
\n \u201cThose who seek to illegitimately attack Cuba resort to any pretext, no matter how deceitful and ridiculous, to justify an attack that runs contrary to US and world public opinion,\u201d the official wrote.\n <\/p>\n
\n The day before, Rodr\u00edguez wrote that the Trump administration \u201cbuilds, day after day, a fraudulent case to justify the ruthless economic war against the Cuban people and eventual military aggression.\u201d\n <\/p>\n
\n The Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) John Ratcliffe traveled to Havana last week for a rare meeting with officials from the Ministry of the Interior and heads of the island\u2019s intelligence services.\n <\/p>\n
\n For many Cubans, a potential US military attack feels imminent, and they are taking preparations accordingly<\/a>.\n <\/p>\n\n In anticipation of such a scenario, over the past few days Cuba\u2019s Civil Defense has circulated \u201ca family guide on how to act during a hypothetical military aggression against Cuba,\u201d recommending, among other things, preparing a backpack with non-perishable items.\n <\/p>\n
\n The guide urges people to stay alert to air raid sirens and is titled \u201cProtect, Resist, Survive, and Prevail.\u201d\n <\/p>\n
\n CNN\u2019s Jennifer Hansler contributed reporting. <\/em>\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n