{"id":4562,"date":"2026-01-05T12:33:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T12:33:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jubaglobal.com\/?p=4562"},"modified":"2026-05-10T02:01:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T00:01:21","slug":"havana-mourns-cuba-reports-32-personnel-killed-in-u-s-raid-to-capture-maduro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/havana-mourns-cuba-reports-32-personnel-killed-in-u-s-raid-to-capture-maduro\/","title":{"rendered":"Havana Mourns: Cuba Reports 32 Personnel Killed in U.S. Raid to Capture Maduro"},"content":{"rendered":"

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January 5, 2026<\/strong>
By Juba Global News Network | JubaGlobal.com<\/p>\n

In a somber announcement that has deepened the rift between Havana and Washington, the Cuban government revealed on Sunday that 32 of its citizens<\/strong> \u2014 all members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces and intelligence services \u2014 were killed during the U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. <\/p>\n

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The statement, issued by the Cuban presidency, described the fallen as \u201ccompatriots\u201d who \u201cfulfilled their duty with dignity and heroism\u201d while on official missions in Venezuela at the request of its government. Havana has declared two days of national mourning on January 5 and 6, with funeral arrangements to be announced later. <\/p>\n

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President Miguel D\u00edaz-Canel condemned the U.S. action as a \u201ccriminal attack\u201d and \u201cstate terrorism,\u201d rallying thousands in Havana to wave Cuban and Venezuelan flags in solidarity. <\/p>\n

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Deep-Rooted Alliance: Cuba\u2019s Role in Venezuela<\/strong><\/p>\n

The revelation underscores the decades-long military and intelligence cooperation between Cuba and Venezuela, a partnership forged under Hugo Ch\u00e1vez and sustained by Maduro. Thousands of Cuban advisors, including security personnel, have long been embedded in Venezuela\u2019s armed forces and intelligence apparatus, providing training, counterintelligence, and personal protection to the leadership. <\/p>\n

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U.S. officials, including President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have repeatedly accused Cuba of propping up Maduro\u2019s regime. Trump, speaking aboard Air Force One, acknowledged the casualties: \u201cA lot of Cubans were killed yesterday\u2026 They were protecting Maduro.\u201d He added that no U.S. personnel died in the operation, though two were injured. <\/p>\n

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Reports indicate many of the Cuban personnel formed part of Maduro\u2019s elite security detail, with some dying in direct combat during the raid on his compound in Fuerte Tiuna, while others perished in supporting strikes on military sites.<\/p>\n

Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino L\u00f3pez reported that a \u201clarge part\u201d of Maduro\u2019s security team was killed \u201cin cold blood,\u201d with preliminary estimates placing total deaths at over 80, including civilians.<\/p>\n

Regional and Global Fallout<\/strong><\/p>\n

The deaths mark the most significant loss of Cuban personnel abroad since the Angolan civil war in the 1980s, highlighting the risks of Havana\u2019s deep involvement in Venezuela. In exchange for security and medical support, Venezuela has historically provided Cuba with subsidized oil \u2014 a lifeline amid Havana\u2019s economic woes.<\/p>\n

With Maduro\u2019s removal, analysts warn Cuba faces heightened vulnerability, including potential loss of oil supplies and increased U.S. pressure. Rubio, of Cuban descent, issued a veiled warning: \u201cI\u2019d be concerned\u201d if I were Cuba\u2019s leaders.<\/p>\n

International reactions have been sharp: Russia and China condemned the raid, while some Latin American nations expressed unease. The UN Security Council debates its legality amid broader concerns over U.S. interventionism.<\/p>\n

A Turning Point?<\/strong><\/p>\n

As Cuba mourns its fallen \u201cfighters,\u201d the incident exposes the human cost of the Cuba-Venezuela alliance and raises questions about Havana\u2019s future strategy. For a nation already grappling with economic crises, these losses add a layer of national grief and defiance against perceived U.S. aggression.<\/p>\n

The world watches as tensions simmer, with implications for hemispheric stability and great-power rivalries in the Americas.<\/p>\n

By: Juba Global News Network | JubaGlobal.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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