Havana Rallies as Cuba Condemns U.S. Capture of Maduro
Thousands of people gathered in Havana as Cuban President Miguel DÃaz‑Canel forcefully condemned the United States for its military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. DÃaz‑Canel described the action as an attack on regional sovereignty and a dangerous escalation in U.S. interventionism. The U.S. operation, carried out in the early hours of Saturday, involved a rapid strike inside Venezuela that removed Maduro from power and transported him out of the country. The move has triggered intense debate across Latin America, with governments and political groups weighing in on the implications for regional stability. In Cuba, the response was immediate and highly visible. Demonstrators filled Havana’s streets waving Cuban and Venezuelan flags, chanting in support of Maduro, and denouncing what they view as foreign aggression. Cuban officials framed the rally as a defense of Latin American independence and a call for uni...
