Posted on 05/12/2004 11:12:53 PM PDT by Destro
Cuba steps up military preparations fearing US invasion near
TEGUCIGALPA (AFP) May 12, 2004 Cuba has stepped up military preparations fearing an invasion by the United States "is closer than ever," Cuba's ambassador to Honduras Alberto Gonzalez said Wednesday.
"Our people are on high alert, our armed forces are on high alert, our revolution is on high alert," Gonzalez told reporters in the Honduran capital.
He said the Cuban people are poised to repel any attack from the United States.
My understanding is that el Presidente does not smoke any longer.
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