Flags of Venezuela and Cuba superposed. File photo.
Cuba reaffirmed its support and solidarity for Venezuela and its people and government, as well as its decision to continue strengthening the historic bonds of brotherhood and cooperation that unites both nations.
This was stated by Cuban President Miguel DĂaz-Canel to Venezuelaâs Acting President Delcy RodrĂguez in a telephone conversation held on Thursday, January 22.
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During the conversation, the Cuban president also reiterated Cubaâs strong condemnation of the United Statesâ military aggression against Venezuela and the kidnapping of constitutional President NicolĂĄs Maduro and First Lady and National Assembly Deputy Cilia Flores.
Le manifestĂ© nuestro respaldo y solidaridad con la Patria de BolĂvar y ChĂĄvez, su pueblo y el gobierno bolivariano; asi como la decisiĂłn de continuar fortaleciendo las histĂłricas relaciones de hermandad y cooperaciĂłn.
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â Miguel DĂaz-Canel BermĂșdez (@DiazCanelB) January 22, 2026
In the early hours of January 3, US troops, under orders from Donald Trump, illegally entered Venezuelan territory and carried out bombings in various locations in Caracas and the states of Miranda, La Guaira, and Aragua, killing at least 108 people, including civilians and military personnel. The aggression culminated in the kidnapping of President Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores.
Translation: Orinoco Tribune
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