The flags of Venezuela (left) and Cuba. The Cuban Government says 32 of its nationals were killed during the US attack on Caracas that ended in the capture of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro. The Cuban Government says 32 of its nationals were killed during the US attack on Caracas that ended in the capture of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro. Photo / Ringo Chiu, AFPA total of 32 Cuban nationals were killed during the US attack on Caracas that culminated in the capture of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro, the Government in Havana said Monday. “As a result of the criminal attack carried out by the Government of the United States” against Venezuela, “32 Cubans lost their lives in combat operations”, the Cuban Government said in a statement read on national television.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 05, 2026 12:11 UTC