US Southern Command chief briefed senators amid Trump’s increasing use of force in the region and comments about taking CubaThe US military is not rehearsing for an invasion of Cuba or actively preparing to militarily take over the island, the top general overseeing American forces in Latin Americ a has told lawmakers.But Gen Francis Donovan, head of US Southern Command, said the Pentagon stands ready to address any threats to the US embassy in Havana, defend its base at Guantánamo Bay and aid US government efforts to address any mass migration from the island, if needed. Continue reading... ...read more read less