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US Operation in Venezuela: 32 Cuban Nationals Killed

Published January 5, 2026, 06:15
US Operation in Venezuela: 32 Cuban Nationals Killed

The US military operation in Venezuela resulted in the deaths of 32 Cuban nationals, as announced by the Cuban government. The deceased were military personnel and officials from the Ministry of the Interior, who were in Venezuela at the request of the Maduro government. US President Donald Trump had earlier reported that “many” Cubans were killed in the operation, without providing precise figures. Cuba has declared two days of national mourning in mourning for the dead. Cuba and Venezuela have maintained close ties for years, with Cuba providing medical personnel to Venezuela and Venezuela being the main supplier of oil to Cuba. This operation has further worsened the already tense relations between the US and Cuba. Cuba condemned the US intervention as an act of violence and a violation of international law, while Trump continues to insist that the US is seeking to restore democracy in Venezuela and gain access to its oil reserves.