US Army weighs reinforcing Southern Command over Cuba

The US Army is evaluating the possibility of reinforcing Southern Command with support personnel, police forces and medical units in the coming months, according to the newspaper El Tiempo, which reported this on September 25, 2026.

The planning would be related to a possible military action scenario involving Cuba, according to an internal Army message disclosed by CBS News. The Army Reserve is analyzing the availability of various units that could fall under Southern Command's authority within 90 to 120 days.

The report comes a few days after a new diplomatic clash between Washington and Havana, marked by recent statements by US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio before the UN about the political future of the island.

Southern Command's presence covers security operations and cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean, a region where the projection of US military forces often triggers diplomatic tensions and debates about regional sovereignty.

Going forward, it will be necessary to watch the Department of Defense's decisions on the effective assignment of these support units and the evolution of bilateral relations.