As a result of the criminal attack perpetrated by the United States government against the sister Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, carried out in the early morning of January 3, 2026, 32 Cubans lost their lives in combat. They were serving on missions representing the Revolutionary Armed Forces and the Ministry of the Interior, at the request of their counterparts in the South American country.
Faithful to their responsibilities for security and defense, our compatriots fulfilled their duty with dignity and heroism, falling after fierce resistance in direct combat against the attackers or as a result of the bombing of installations.
Once their identities were verified, the families of our fallen comrades were informed and received heartfelt condolences and support from Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of the Cuban Revolution, and from the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, as well as from the heads of both ministries.
Victims of yet another criminal act of aggression and state terrorism, these combatants, through their heroic actions, demonstrated the solidarity of millions of compatriots. The Revolutionary Government will organize the corresponding actions to pay them the tribute they deserve.
