{"id":274742,"date":"2026-05-18T03:23:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T03:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/274742\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T03:23:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T03:23:07","slug":"cuban-drone-claims-spark-concern-in-south-florida-as-lawmakers-call-island-nation-a-security-threat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/274742\/","title":{"rendered":"Cuban drone claims spark concern in South Florida as lawmakers call island nation a security threat"},"content":{"rendered":"

The conflict with Cuba<\/a> caused concern among South Floridians on Sunday after an Axios report<\/a> stated the island nation has hundreds of military drones and is allegedly planning to strike the U.S. \u00a0<\/p>\n

“We’re not talking about little toy civilian drones like we see commonplace nowadays,” said Dr. Orlando Gutierrez-Boronat with the Assembly of the Cuban Resistance. “We’re talking about war machines. These are very precise, devastating weapons.” \u00a0<\/p>\n

CBS News stopped by Versailles Restaurant in Little Havana and asked patrons what they think about Cuba allegedly having hundreds of drones<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\n

“Cuba has always been a menace to the U.S., but I don’t think Cuba would dare to attack Guantanamo,” said Pablo Diaz. “I don’t think they have the technology. They know there would be retaliation if they did attack.” \u00a0<\/p>\n

“Let’s suppose Cuba attacks us right now at this moment \u2014 Americans act fast,” said Alejandro Nu\u00f1ez. “They didn’t give Maduro a chance to react. They’re not going to give Cuba a chance.” \u00a0<\/p>\n

Florida Congressman Carlos Gim\u00e9nez took to social media, saying, “The regime in Cuba’s threats against our security must be dealt with accordingly.” \u00a0<\/p>\n

Congressman Mario D\u00edaz-Balart also posted online, saying in part, “It’s clear that the Cuban regime is a national security threat.” \u00a0<\/p>\n

Cuban officials pushed back against the claims, saying the U.S. is trying to justify military aggression and asserting that Cuba neither threatens nor desires war. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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