Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel:

The darkest object of imperialist desires is Venezuelan oil, Venezuelan lands, and natural resources.

"No, gentlemen imperialists, this is not your backyard or a disputed territory". We do not accept or recognize the Monroe Doctrine, nor outdated kings and emperors.

For Venezuela and, of course, for Cuba, we are ready to give even our own blood, even our own lives, at a very high price.

Now is not the time for half measures; it's time to define our positions and stand up against fascism and imperialist barbarity. "

Down with imperialism! Down with imperialism! Down with imperialism!