U.S. commander meets with Cuban military officials as Trump pressures island nation The top U.S. commander in Latin America engaged in a meeting with Cuban military leaders. This encounter, described as a “brief exchange on operational security matters,” occurred near the U.S. Navy base at Guantanamo Bay. The meeting is part of a series of visits by U.S. officials as President Donald Trump intensifies pressure on Cuba.

• Top U.S. commander in Latin America met with Cuban military leaders.
• The meeting involved a “brief exchange on operational security matters.”
• The encounter took place near the U.S. Navy base in Guantanamo Bay.
• This visit occurs as President Donald Trump increases pressure on Cuba.