Cuban President Diaz Caner said on social media on the 16th that he strongly opposes the US government's imposition of a maritime blockade on Venezuela and reiterated Cuba's firm support for the Venezuelan government. Diaz Caner said that Cuba firmly supports Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, the “Bolivarian Revolution” and their civil-military alliance. Cuba fully supports the official statement issued by the Venezuelan Government in this regard. On the same day, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez denounced the US side's move on social media as a serious violation of international law and a further escalation of aggression against the Venezuelan government.

Cuban President Diaz Caner said on social media on the 16th that he strongly opposes the US government's imposition of a maritime blockade on Venezuela and reiterated Cuba's firm support for the Venezuelan government. Diaz Caner said that Cuba firmly supports Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, the “Bolivarian Revolution” and their civil-military alliance. Cuba fully supports the official statement issued by the Venezuelan Government in this regard. On the same day, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez denounced the US side's move on social media as a serious violation of international law and a further escalation of aggression against the Venezuelan government.