Cuba says 32 Cuban fighters killed in US raids on Venezuela
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On January 5, 2026, Cuba announced two days of mourning for 32 Cuban "fighters" killed during a U.S. military operation in Caracas, Venezuela. According to the state-run Prensa Latina agency, the Cubans were killed while assisting the Venezuelan military at the request of the Venezuelan government, either in direct combat or during bombings. The U.S. operation involved the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, who were flown to New York to face drug-related charges. Venezuelan Minister of Defence General Vladimir Padrino stated that the U.S. attack resulted in the deaths of soldiers, civilians, and Maduro's security detail. U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged Cuban deaths during the raids, stating there were no U.S. casualties.
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