Summary
Cuba's state media reported that 32 Cuban troops were killed by U.S. forces during a mission that captured Nicolás Maduro, the ousted President of Venezuela. President Donald Trump announced the capture of Maduro as part of an operation in Caracas. The Cuban government described the event as an act of aggression by the United States against Venezuela.
Key Facts
- Cuba's state media shared the names and photos of 32 Cuban troops killed by U.S. forces.
- These troops were reportedly defending Nicolás Maduro, the former Venezuelan President.
- President Donald Trump announced Maduro's capture in a U.S. operation in Caracas.
- Maduro has been indicted on charges including narco-terrorism and weapon-related conspiracies.
- The Cuban government called the U.S. action an "act of aggression" against Venezuela.
- The troops were part of Cuba's Revolutionary Armed Forces and Ministry of the Interior.
- Newsweek has not independently verified the identities or the number of Cubans who died.
- This situation is described as developing, with more information expected to follow.
