Venezuela, Cuba Declare National Mourning After Deadly US Raid

DID Press: Governments of Venezuela and Cuba have declared periods of national mourning in response to a lethal U.S. operation in Caracas aimed at arresting President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuela announced a seven-day mourning period, while Cuba declared two days of mourning for the 32 of its personnel killed in the attack.

Interim President Delcy Rodríguez described the operation as a “brutal aggression,” emphasizing that Venezuela is a peaceful nation yet has fallen victim to Washington’s coercive policies. The mourning periods honor the security forces who lost their lives defending Maduro and their country.

This escalation has intensified tensions in Caracas and drawn wide-ranging global reactions, from condemnation to cautious support, with Venezuelans taking to the streets to show solidarity with Maduro.