Cuba’s Denials on Drug Trafficking Mask a Regional Security Threat to America

In a recent press briefing, Cuban officials vehemently denied any involvement in drug trafficking, asserting a "zero tolerance" stance and cooperation with U.S. authorities under a bilateral agreement from 2016. Yet, beneath this polished narrative lies a troubling reality that directly impacts American national security. Are Cuba’s Assurances Enough Amid Regional Instability? Cuba’s high-ranking Interior Ministry officers emphasized their country is neither a producer nor a transit point for narcotics. However, the timing of these claims amid escalating U.S. military operations around Venezuela raises serious questions. Washington’s deployment in the Caribbean—aimed at curbing illicit drug routes linked to Venezuela’s regime—is...