US Southern Command commander meets with Cuban military leaders
A meeting took place between U.S. Southern Command and Cuban military officials amid ongoing tensions. The discussions focused on operational security matters. (sources: dw, thehill, abcnews, cbsnews, reuters)

The head of U.S. Southern Command met with senior Cuban military leaders at Guantanamo Bay. This meeting is notable given the current state of U.S.-Cuba relations.
- The meeting involved Gen. Francis L. Donovan and Cuba’s First Deputy Minister of the Chief of the General Staff.
- The discussions were described as a brief exchange focused on operational security.
- This meeting occurred against a backdrop of heightened tensions between the U.S. and Cuba.
Why it matters
The meeting highlights ongoing military communication between the U.S. and Cuba despite strained diplomatic relations.
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