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Senior Cuban diplomat says Havana ready to fight U.S., praises Canadian aid
Josefina Vidal said Cuba is preparing to defend itself as U.S. economic pressure and military threats intensify, while Canada has pledged $13.5 million in aid.
Josefina Vidal, Cuba's deputy foreign minister, said Cuba is ready to defend itself against U.S. threats and criticized U.S. economic sanctions as collective punishment against the Cuban people.
The U.S. has imposed an oil blockade and secondary sanctions on Cuba, worsening the economic crisis and causing critical shortages and blackouts.
Canada has provided millions in aid to Cuba, including food aid and support for critical infrastructure.