Cuba Honors Soldiers Killed in U.S. Military Action on Venezuela, as the island nation held a solemn national mourning ceremony for 32 of its troops killed during a U.S. raid aimed at capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The ceremony underscored Cuba’s respect for its fallen defenders and reflected deep unrest over rising U.S.–Cuba tensions.
The remains of the soldiers were returned to Havana’s international airport in caskets draped with the Cuban flag. Officials, including President Miguel Díaz‑Canel and former leader Raúl Castro, paid tribute to fallen troops as the Cuban national anthem played and a military band performed during the homage. Thousands lined the streets, waved flags, and paid tribute as the bodies moved to the Armed Forces Ministry.
Cuba said the U.S. strike in Caracas killed its troops and led to Maduro’s capture. The government hailed them as “national heroes,” praising their heroic commitment to homeland and allies despite facing a well‑armed adversary. The mood at the ceremony was one of national pride and resistance against what Cuban leaders called imperial aggression.
The U.S. action sharply escalated tensions, and Cuba condemned the raid and planned protests outside the U.S. embassy. Many Cubans expressed outrage, with some invoking historical themes of imperialism and resistance.
This event highlights growing geopolitical friction in the region and reflects broader debates over foreign military intervention and national sovereignty. The loss of these soldiers reflects Cuba’s commitment to its alliances and fallen heroes.
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Cuba honors soldiers killed in U.S. military action in Venezuela in a national mourning ceremony, paying tribute to fallen troops and rising tensions.
