Cuba acknowledges deaths in US operation in Venezuela
AP News••general
Key Points:
- The Cuban government confirmed that 32 Cuban military and police officers were killed during a U.S. military operation in Venezuela aimed at capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife on narcoterrorism charges.
- The Cuban personnel were reportedly on a mission requested by Venezuela's government, though specific details of their activities remain unclear.
- Cuba declared two days of mourning and praised the fallen officers for their courage, while the U.S. government reported no casualties on its side.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted Cuba’s significant role in supporting Maduro’s regime, particularly in internal security and intelligence operations.
- Venezuela acknowledged casualties from the U.S. strikes but did not provide an official death toll, contrasting with Cuba's detailed announcement
