Cuba receives remains of soldiers killed during Maduro capture

In January 2026, Cuba received the remains of 32 Cuban soldiers. The soldiers were killed during a US bombing of Venezuela.

Al JazeeraFiled 2026-01-16 · 11:32 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min

Cuba receives remains of soldiers killed during Maduro capture

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In January 2026, Cuba received the remains of 32 Cuban soldiers. The soldiers were killed during a US bombing of Venezuela. The repatriation ceremony in Cuba included a guard of honor led by former Cuban President Raul Castro. The event marks a somber moment in the relationship between Cuba, Venezuela, and the United States, highlighting the human cost of international conflict. The article does not specify the exact date of the bombing or why the Cuban soldiers were in Venezuela.

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Former Cuban President Raul Castro stood in a guard of honour.

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The bodies were returned to Cuba.

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The soldiers were killed during the US bombing of Venezuela.

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Cuba received the remains of 32 soldiers.

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