Bastion 2009 begins today

20091126 11:59 am · 0 comments

by Armando F. Mastrapa III

in Armed Forces, Commentary, Generals, Military & Defense, Population, Violence

Cuban military's doctrine is evolving to quell social upheaval on the island caused by economic crisis. Image: European Press Photo Agency

The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Cuba began today at dawn their three-day military exercises in efforts to dissuade an aggression from the United States and prepare for a rapid response in the event of an explosive social conflict on the island.

Granma, the Cuban Communist Party daily, announced in its front page that this is most important military exercise in the last five years even with the austerity caused by an economic crisis but conducted with efficiency.

Further coverage from AFP; EFE; Prensa Latina; BBC Mundo; La Jornada

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