Uncertainty looms in Cuba after the capture of president of Venezuela, Cuba's closest ally

Jan 5, 2026 - 22:00
Uncertainty looms in Cuba after the capture of president of Venezuela, Cuba's closest ally
Workers raising a large blue and white striped flag with red and white star

Cuban officials on Monday lowered flags before dawn to mourn 32 security officers they say were killed in the U.S. weekend strike in Venezuela, Cuba's closest ally, as residents of the island nation wonder what the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro means for their future.