Cuba Reports 32 Officers Killed After US Strikes in Venezuela; Maduro Captured

• Cuba announced 32 Cuban officers were killed over the weekend following US strikes in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
• The deceased Cuban military and police officers were on a mission at the request of Venezuela’s government, as stated on Cuban state TV.
• US President Donald Trump confirmed "a lot of Cubans were killed" in the strikes, while stating no US casualties.
• The US accused Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife of a narco-terror conspiracy, leading to their capture and prosecution.
• Cuba declared two days of state mourning; Raúl Castro and Miguel Díaz-Canel sent condolences. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted extensive Cuban involvement in Venezuela's security.

Why It Matters: US strikes in Venezuela led to 32 Cuban officer deaths, Maduro's capture, and heightened regional tensions.