Cuban Activists Draft Protest Plan in Case U.S. Strikes the Island
Government-linked network says it can mobilize demonstrations across America within a day
A group linked to Cuba's government has drawn up a "National Rapid Response Plan" to fill American streets with protesters if the U.S. military ever strikes the island, according to a document obtained by the Washington Examiner.
The National Network on Cuba circulated strategies for "coordinated nationwide actions within 24 hours" of any such attack, according to the document, the Washington Examiner reported. It was sent to supporters as contingency planning rather than in response to any announced operation.
The plan surfaces as Washington's military posture abroad has hardened in recent days amid an intensifying air campaign in the Middle East. The National Network on Cuba's preparations reflect longstanding tension between Havana and Washington, which has periodically flared over U.S. sanctions and the communist government's human rights record.
It remains unclear whether the plan has been activated or whether U.S. action against Cuba is imminent.
— Compiled from reporting by the Washington Examiner.