Defying U.S., Cuba stands by Venezuela on eve of regional summit
| Thu Apr 9, 2015 2:40am BST
Defying U.S., Cuba stands by Venezuela on eve of regional summit
HAVANA | By Nelson Acosta
(Reuters) - Cuba said on Wednesday it would remain steadfast by Venezuela even as it seeks to improve ties with the United States, criticizing Washington's Venezuela policy before a summit meeting where the U.S. and Cuban leaders will meet face-to-face.
Cuban Vice-President Miguel Diaz-Canel chastised Washington over its decision last month to declare Venezuela a national security threat and order sanctions against seven Venezuelan officials.
"Nobody could think that in a process of re-establishing relations, which we're trying to move forward on with the United States, Cuban support for Venezuela could be made conditional," Diaz-Canel, the heir apparent to Cuban President Raul Castro, told reporters in Havana.
"If they attack Venezuela, they're attacking Cuba. And Cuba will always be on Venezuela's side above all things," he said.
More:
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/04/09/uk-cuba-usa-venzuela-idUKKBN0N003V20150409?rpc=401
(If you don't approve of US treatment of other governments you are "defiant"? Says who?)
