An operation conducted by the American military in Venezuela resulted in the deaths of 32 Cuban officers, as confirmed by the Cuban government on Sunday. The Cuban military and police personnel were part of a mission carried out in collaboration with Venezuela’s government, according to an official statement broadcast on Cuban state television.
The specific nature of the Cuban officers’ activities in Venezuela remains unclear, but Cuba has a long-standing alliance with the Venezuelan government and has been providing military and police support for various operations over the years. President Donald Trump mentioned the casualties while speaking to reporters on Air Force One, emphasizing that there were no American casualties in the incident.
Cuba declared two days of mourning in honor of the fallen officers. The official statement from the Cuban government highlighted the bravery and dedication of the officers, stating that they fulfilled their security and defense duties with valor and ultimately perished either in direct combat or due to bombings during the operation.
