Leaders of Brazil, Mexico and Chile attack Trump's threats  against Cuba

Political tensions in Latin America have escalated following the worsening energy crisis and the severe collapse of living in Cuba, in conjunction with statements made by US President Donald Trump, in which he hinted that Washington could take "decisive steps" against Havana to change the status quo. The US threats sparked a wave of angry reactions from leaders of major Latin governments, who warned of the danger of this escalation to the stability of the region and the consequences of the return of US military interventions, amid signs of an imminent humanitarian catastrophe due to fuel shortages and power outages.

Complete darkness and complete paralysis of Cuba's living structure

Cuba's energy crisis has turned into a hot regional issue in recent hours, as the country has entered one of the worst waves of power outages and fuel shortages in years, resulting in near-total paralysis in the transport sector, disruption of vital sectors, and a sharp decline in basic supplies.

Several Cuban cities are experiencing power cuts of more than 20 hours a day, while European and Latin press reports have confirmed that fuel stockpiles on the island have reached "very critical" levels as a result of tightening U.S. sanctions and financial complications that prevent oil shipments from reaching them.

How is Cuba preparing for a possible U.S. invasion?

CNN reported that the directors of government facilities in Havana have been ordered by senior officials to draw up contingency plans to counter a "possible U.S. invasion," amid escalating political and military tensions between Washington and the debilitated island.

The moves come in conjunction with an intense pressure campaign by President Donald Trump's administration, which has been embodied in an oil blockade that has led to several daily power cuts and severe shortages of fuel and basic materials, pushing the Cuban economy to the brink of total collapse.

According to CNN, CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Havana this week was the clearest sign that tensions had reached a critical stage.

Peter Kornblue, co-author of "The Back Channel to Cuba: The Hidden History of the Negotiations between Washington and Havana," described the intelligence chief's sudden appearance as "the pinnacle of historical paradox."

Kornbloh explained in statements to the American network that Ratcliffe's job was to make a "accept or perish" offer, which political scientists call "submission diplomacy."

Following Ratcliffe's departure from Havana, US federal prosecutors reportedly sought to indict former Cuban President Raul Castro for his role in the 1996 downing of two Brothers to the Rescue planes.

Such a move would pave the way for his arrest and trial, which could lead to a final diplomatic break or an open confrontation.

Cuban officials have warned that any move against Castro, who is 95 years old and still running things behind the scenes, would put an end to the negotiations.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel stated that the people are ready to sacrifice for the revolution, stressing their full readiness to resist any military intervention.

Brazil, Chile warn of chaos

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was one of the first leaders to take a tough stance against U.S. pressure, criticizing what he described as "the economic strangulation of the Cuban people," stressing that the blockade would only exacerbate the humanitarian crisis. The Spanish newspaper "El País" reported that Brasilia sees the new US escalation as a spark that could push the entire region into uncalculated political and security turmoil.

Chilean President Gabriel Boric attacked the US sanctions imposed on Havana, stressing that civilians should not pay the price for political conflicts, and warning that continued economic pressure will generate waves of mass migration and social chaos across the Caribbean.

Mexico and Nicaragua: Diplomatic moves

In Mexico, President Claudia Sheinbaum took a firm stance, warning that fuel shortages and power cuts were leading Cuba toward a "humanitarian catastrophe" and declaring her country's categorical rejection of any military moves or pressure on the island's sovereignty.

Diplomatic sources said Mexico had stepped up its regional contacts to prevent the Cuban crisis from turning into an open confrontation with Washington. Nicaragua has stepped up its political rhetoric, accusing the Trump administration of trying to "reignite Latin America" and asserting that any blatant intervention in Cuba would be met with widespread regional rejection.

On the other hand, a sharp Latin division emerged with the right-wing Argentine president, Javier Mille, announcing his explicit support for the US position and the pressure exerted by Trump, as Milley considered the economic and suffocating crisis that Cuba is experiencing as "a direct result of the failure of the communist regime ruling in Havana", calling on the international community to exert more pressure on the Cuban government instead of blaming the sanctions.

Predictions and Implications: The Continent at a Crossroads

Observers and international media organizations, such as Spain's Cadena channel, see the situation inside Cuba as a "gradual collapse of the living infrastructure" coinciding with a shortage of foreign currency and a decline in the tourism sector.

Reports warn that the continuation of this impasse will threaten Central American countries and the United States with unprecedented waves of illegal immigration. The Latin continent remains cautiously waiting to see if diplomatic contacts will succeed in defusing the crisis, or whether the escalatory rhetoric between Washington and Havana will reopen the files of historic interventions and reignite the entire region.