According to the official, among the deceased are both civilians and representatives of the security forces. He also noted that the number of victims may increase.
The Cuban government reported the death of 32 of its citizens, who were killed in combat or as a result of airstrikes by American forces. The President of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, announced a two-day mourning period that will begin on January 5 at 06:00 and end at midnight on January 6. During this period, flags will be flown at half-mast, and scheduled events will be canceled.
On January 4, Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López stated that a significant part of Maduro's security had been eliminated by U.S. special forces during an operation to capture him.
The U.S. conducted an attack on Venezuela on January 3, resulting in Maduro and his wife being captured and taken out of the country. They are accused of participating in a criminal scheme that finances terrorism through drug trafficking, and plans are in place to hold them accountable in the U.S.
