Cuba publishes a “Protection and Survival” document for families in anticipation of any US military aggression
The Civil Defense Authority issued "according to what was reported by government websites affiliated with the provinces, in the midst of escalating tensions with .
The issuance of the document, which did not receive national media coverage, came at a time when relations between Washington and Havana, the two ideological rivals, were witnessing severe tension.
Tension between Cuba and the United States
For months, the United States has been imposing a fuel embargo on the communist island located 150 kilometers from its coast, citing this as"An exceptional threat" Cuba represents it on American national security.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe went to Havana on Thursday to hold an extraordinary meeting with senior Cuban officials, as the two countries have been engaged in difficult talks for months.
The Civil Defense Authority prepared a document of a few pages directed "To all Cuban families"and provide information "practical" around "Protecting lives in the face of possible attacks from the enemy"According to a statement published on Friday "Citizen portal" Of the province of Havana.
American blockade on Cuba
The radio station of the province of Sante Spiritus, located in the center of the country, also published this information on its website on Saturday, and offered the document for download.
The document bears the title "Protect, resist, survive, and overcome" It includes a series of recommendations starting with processing "A family backpack containing drinking water, food, medicine, and personal hygiene supplies"up to attention "Air strike warnings".
The document encourages people to learn "first aid"and stresses the importance of staying informed "Through local defense councils"
Social and economic crisis
The publication of the document comes at a time when the island, with a population of 9.6 million people, is suffering from an unprecedented social and economic crisis, with many Cubans lacking basic necessities.
The country’s electricity network is also in a critical condition, as diesel and fuel reserves have run out.
Recurring and long power outages have led to the outbreak of protests in many neighborhoods. Havana in recent days.
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