Lula Says Trump Told Him U.S. Has No Plans to Invade Cuba After White House Meeting

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva met with President Trump at the White House on Thursday, May 7, 2026. The two leaders spent three hours in talks aimed at smoothing tensions between the countries. Lula held a press conference at the Brazilian Embassy immediately afterward.

U.S. has no intention of invading Cuba.

Lula said Cuba wants to talk and find a solution to end the blockade. S. blockade has prevented Cuba from becoming a fully integrated, free nation ever since the victory of the 1959 revolution.

The White House had no immediate comment on Lula’s statements. The meeting came one day after President Trump met with UFC fighters in the Oval Office on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. S.

Would be “taking over” Cuba almost immediately. S. aircraft carrier just outside Cuban waters after the Iran conflict has ended. President Trump has said Cuba would be the “next” military operation after Iran.

U.S. sanctions on the Cuban government. Under the directive, property and financial interests connected to sanctioned individuals can be blocked.

U.S. persons are largely prohibited from conducting transactions with them. S. entry for certain individuals tied to the Cuban government unless granted an exception in the national interest.