Cuba government says 32 Cubans killed during Maduro extraction

Cuba reports 32 citizens killed during U.S. operation to capture Venezuelan President Maduro, declaring two days of national mourning on January 5–6. Funeral arrangements are forthcoming.

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5 January 2026 at 02:42:08

Cuba mourns 32 citizens killed during U.S. operation targeting Maduro in Venezuela

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Havana, Cuba – The Cuban government reported on Sunday that 32 of its citizens were killed during a U.S. operation in Venezuela aimed at capturing President Nicolas Maduro for prosecution in the United States.

In response, Havana announced two days of mourning on January 5 and 6 to honor the deceased. Details regarding funeral arrangements will be released in the coming days.

-Marc Frank; Edited by Tom Hogue/Reuters

The Cuban government announced that 32 Cuban citizens were killed during a U.S. raid in Venezuela aimed at extracting President Nicolas Maduro for prosecution in the United States. Havana declared two days of national mourning on January 5 and 6, with funeral arrangements to be announced.