Summary
Earlier this month, 47 Venezuelan soldiers, including nine women, and 32 Cuban soldiers were killed when the United States conducted a raid in Caracas, Venezuela. The raid resulted in the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. The operation involved military tactics, including bombing and helicopter landings.
Key Facts
- The event took place in early January and led to the abduction of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
- A total of 83 people were killed during the raid, including 47 Venezuelan soldiers and 32 Cuban soldiers.
- The raid began with the bombing of military targets in Caracas and included US troops landing by helicopter.
- Venezuela’s Defence Minister revised the death toll from 23 to 83 people after the attack.
- More than 112 people were injured, and civilian casualties are still being assessed.
- The US CIA was involved in the operation, and discussions of future economic cooperation were mentioned.
- In response, tens of thousands of Cubans protested against the US actions in Havana.
