politics
May 8, 2026
Lula assures that Trump told him he does not plan to invade Cuba
The president of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, assured this Thursday that the US president, Donald Trump, told him during their meeting at the White House that he does not plan to invade Cuba.
TL;DR
- Brazilian President Lula claims U.S. President Trump stated he does not plan to invade Cuba.
- Lula offered Brazil's help to address the situation in Cuba.
- Lula criticized the long-standing blockade imposed on Cuba.
- The meeting between Trump and Lula was their first at the White House.
- Recent U.S. actions include an oil blockade on Cuba following the arrest of Nicolás Maduro, and Trump's statements about taking control of the country.