Cuba accuses United States of killing thirty two nationals in Venezuela operation.
The world woke up this week to a piece of news that has truly shaken the very foundation of international diplomacy. It is a story of blood, power, and a sudden shift in the geopolitical landscape that nobody expected to happen so quickly.
The government of Cuba has come out with a very heavy heart to officially accuse the United States of killing thirty two of its nationals during a recent military operation in Venezuela. This is not just another political disagreement or a war of words between old rivals. It is a matter of lives lost and families thrown into mourning in a flash.
For those of us following these events, the scale of this tragedy is a sobering reminder that when big nations clash, it is often the people on the ground who pay the ultimate price.
A heavy cloud over Havana as Cuba mourns thirty-two fallen officers
The atmosphere in Havana is currently thick with grief and a sense of deep betrayal. President Miguel Diaz Canel has declared two days of national mourning to honor the thirty two individuals who lost their lives. According to official reports, these were not just random citizens but members of the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces and the Ministry of the Interior.
They were in Venezuela on what Havana describes as official missions of cooperation at the request of the Venezuelan authorities. The Cuban government says these officers died while showing fierce resistance during the bombings and ground attacks. To see such a high number of officers lose their lives in a single operation is something that has not happened in a very long time. The pain is real, and the cry for justice is echoing across the Caribbean as the identities of the fallen start to emerge.
The daring snatch and grab operation that took Maduro to New York
The context of these killings is the unprecedented US military raid that took place on Saturday, January 3, 2026. In what can only be described as a high stakes snatch and grab operation, US special forces, including the elite Delta Force, moved into Caracas. Their primary target was the Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores.
The operation was swift and clinical, involving cyberwarfare and heavy airstrikes that left parts of the city in total darkness. By the time the dust settled, Maduro had been captured and flown directly to a detention center in New York to face long-standing drug trafficking charges. It was during this chaotic window of time that the thirty-two Cubans, who were reportedly part of the security apparatus protecting the palace, were killed.
Direct shots and diplomatic fire between Washington and the Caribbean
From the side of Washington, the tone has been one of triumph mixed with stern warnings. President Donald Trump, while speaking to reporters on Air Force One, confirmed that many Cubans had indeed died during the operation.
He noted that they were protecting Maduro and described it as a move that did not work out well for them. Senator Marco Rubio also added weight to the matter, pointing out that the Cuban involvement was what had been propping up the Maduro administration for years.
While the US sees this as a successful mission to bring a wanted man to justice, Cuba views it as a criminal act of state terrorism and a brutal assault on sovereignty. The tension between these two neighbors has reached a boiling point that could redefine their relationship for decades to come.
What this means for global security and the sovereignty of nations
As we look at the wreckage and the lives lost, we must ask ourselves where the world is heading.
This event has created a massive wave of concern across Latin America and beyond. Many nations are now worried about the precedent this sets for international law and the safety of foreign nationals on official missions.
If a country can simply move in and extract a sitting president while killing his foreign allies, then the old rules of diplomacy might truly be out the window.
For the people of Cuba and Venezuela, the coming days will be filled with uncertainty and fear. As an editor, my hope is that the international community finds a way to de escalate this wahala before it turns into a much larger regional conflict. For now, we stand in solidarity with those who are grieving their loved ones in this very dark chapter of history.
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