Cuba pays tribute to 32 soldiers killed in US attack on Venezuela

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesJanuary 15, 2026 at 08:23 PM

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On January 15, 2026, Cuba held a tribute for 32 soldiers killed earlier in the month during a U.S. attack on Venezuela. The soldiers, members of Cuba's armed forces and intelligence agencies, were reportedly defending Venezuela's sovereignty when the U.S. military raided Caracas on January 3 and abducted President Nicolas Maduro. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and former leader Raul Castro were present to receive the remains, with Diaz-Canel hailing the soldiers as heroes. The remains were transported through Havana, where thousands of Cubans paid their respects. The U.S. President Donald Trump has defended the raid, disregarding international criticism and citing his "own morality."

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Caracas 30% Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces 30% Havana ×340% Lazaro Alberto Alvarez 40% Donald Trump ×250% Raul Castro 50% Miguel Diaz-Canel 60% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×260% United States attack on Venezuela 70% Venezuela ×270% United States ×480% Cuba ×590%

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