US Military Operation in Venezuela 2026: Cuba Confirms 32 Citizens Killed in Maduro Abduction
Cuba reports 32 deaths following a US military operation to abduct Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Trump cites oil interests while Russia and China condemn the raid as a violation of international law.
A geopolitical earthquake has struck Latin America. Cuba has officially confirmed the deaths of 32 citizens following a daring US military raid to seize Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas.
US Military Operation in Venezuela 2026 and the Toll on Cuba
Havana announced on Sunday that it'll observe two days of national mourning on January 5 and 6 to honor those killed during the US operation. The state-run agency Prensa Latina reported that the slain Cubans were military "fighters" who fell in direct combat or due to bombings while defending facilities at the request of the Venezuela government.
There was a lot of death on the other side... a lot of Cubans were killed and there was no death on our side.
Trump’s Strategic Motivations and Future Targets
President Donald Trump hasn't shied away from the controversy. He framed the abduction as a necessary law-enforcement mission but also pointed to economic interests. Trump suggested that US oil companies need "total access" to the country's massive reserves. Furthermore, he issued a chilling warning to Colombia, stating that a similar military operation in that country sounded "good" to him.
Global Reaction and International Law
While right-wing governments in Argentina and Ecuador welcomed Maduro's removal, major global powers are livid. China called the attack a "clear violation of international law," while Russia condemned it as an "act of armed aggression." The UN Security Council is set to meet this Monday to address the fallout.
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