Cuban Deaths in U.S. Venezuela Strikes Confirm Ties Between Countries

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 75% complete by Frances RoblesJanuary 6, 2026 at 02:30 AM

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In 2026, U.S. military strikes in Venezuela targeting President Maduro's security detail resulted in significant Cuban casualties, revealing the extent of Cuba's security presence in Venezuela. At least 32 of the 80 killed were Cuban armed forces or interior ministry members. This highlights Maduro's reliance on Cuban agents for protection amid U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean. Cuba's involvement in Venezuelan security began over two decades prior, after a coup attempt against Hugo Chávez in 2002, when Cuba provided military intelligence and assistance to maintain socialist power. Since then, Cuba has provided extensive support to Venezuela's military and security apparatus.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Central Intelligence Agency 30% Fidel Castro 30% Cilia Flores 40% Frank O. Mora 40% Hugo Chávez ×260% United States military 60% Cuban government ×370% United States ×380% Venezuela ×790% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×690% Cuba ×895%

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Negative

Score: -0.30

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Source

New York Times - World

Political Lean

Center-Left (-0.30)

Far LeftCenterFar Right

Classification Confidence

90%

Geographic Perspective

Cuba

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