Cuba says 32 Cuban officers were killed in US operation in Venezuela
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Key Points:
- The Cuban government reported that 32 Cuban military and police officers were killed during a U.S. military operation in Venezuela, marking the first official death toll from the American strikes.
- The Cuban personnel were reportedly on a mission requested by Venezuela's government, though the exact nature of their activities in Venezuela remains unclear.
- U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the deaths, stating there were no casualties on the U.S. side, and the operation also involved the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife on drug-related charges.
- Cuba declared two days of mourning for the fallen officers, with condolences from leaders Raúl Castro and Miguel Díaz-Canel, while U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted Cuba's role in supporting
