Members of the Cuban State Mission in Chile paid posthumous tribute to the 32 compatriots who died in the line of duty during the United States military aggression against Venezuela. This honor joins tributes by Cuban institutions on social media and national mourning on the island. The attack took place on January 3, 2026.
In Santiago de Chile, on January 15, 2026, the Cuban State Mission organized an event to honor the 32 Cuban combatants killed in the U.S. forces' attack on Venezuela on January 3. According to Prensa Latina, these compatriots died in the line of duty, highlighting their loyalty and sacrifice.
In Havana, Cuban institutions joined on social media to pay tribute to the fallen, recognizing their legacy of fidelity. The newspaper Granma, official organ of the Communist Party of Cuba, published an emotional article titled 'A bond of brotherhood called Homeland,' describing national grief: "Our pain may not be comparable to that of their mothers, wives, children, grandchildren, and dearest friends, but Fidel also said on a mournful day: pain multiplies. Yes, that happens when the concept of homeland is so sacred."
The text emphasizes the fraternal bond among Cubans, calling them 'brothers' and 'martyrs of duty.' It points to the enemy's face 'without masks,' referring to the imperialist aggression, and states: "There are millions of us who do not forgive." All of Cuba observes minutes of silence and accompanies the final farewell, vowing to continue battles with dignity.
These tributes reflect Cuban solidarity with Venezuela and rejection of the U.S. aggression, uniting the people in mourning and resolve.
