Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says U.S. President Donald Trump told him during a White House meeting that the United States has no intention of invading Cuba. Lula made the remarks at a press conference in Washington after the two leaders met earlier in the day. According to Lula, Trump indicated that he would not order a U.S. invasion of Cuba.
Both outlets report the same account: Lula characterizes Trump’s message as a direct assurance that military action in the form of an invasion will not occur. The reports do not provide additional details about the broader discussion between the two leaders, nor do they include any independent verification from the U.S. side. The statements are presented as part of post-meeting comments by Lula while he is in the United States.
The information described centers on the reassurances Lula says he received regarding U.S. intentions toward Cuba, following the White House meeting.
