Cuba"s government has confirmed that 32 Cubans were killed during a U.S. operation aimed at removing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The incident has prompted the Cuban government to declare two days of national mourning.
This development follows ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, with U.S. officials previously expressing intentions to address issues related to the Venezuelan government. In recent developments, former President Donald Trump demanded full access to Venezuela"s oil fields and roads, highlighting the strategic interests involved in the region. For more on this, see our related coverage.
The situation continues to evolve as the U.S. maintains its stance on Venezuela, with Trump announcing a continuation of land strikes on what he termed narco-terrorists. This context underscores the complexities of U.S.-Cuba-Venezuela relations.
The Cuban government"s declaration of mourning reflects the gravity of the loss and the impact of the U.S. operation on the nation.
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