Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Venezuela Honors Fallen in US Operation
In Venezuela, there was a special ceremony to honor soldiers who died while protecting their country's leader, Nicolas Maduro, from a US operation.
The ceremony was led by the interim President, Delcy Rodriguez, who gave awards to the families of the fallen soldiers.
Cuban officials were also present because some of their soldiers died too.
The ceremony was very emotional, with families of the soldiers being comforted and given recognition for their loved ones' bravery.
It was a way to show respect and remember those who lost their lives.
Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez led a ceremony honoring military personnel who died in a US operation to capture Nicolas Maduro.
The ceremony included posthumous awards and recognition for both Venezuelan and Cuban soldiers.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Padilla received recognition for fallen Cuban security personnel.
Emotional scenes were captured as Rodriguez greeted grieving family members, including those of Captain Moises Sequera.
The event highlighted the strong ties between Venezuela and Cuba, with Cuban officials in attendance.
- Who
- Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Padilla, family members of fallen soldiers, and other Venezuelan officials.
- What
- A ceremony honoring Venezuelan and Cuban military personnel who died during a US operation to capture Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.
- When
- The specific date is not mentioned in the article.
- Where
- Caracas, Venezuela.
- Why
- To recognize and honor the sacrifices of military personnel who died in the US operation.
- Event
- Promotions and Decorations for Heroes and Martyrs ceremony
- Location
- Caracas, Venezuela
- Key Figures
- Delcy Rodriguez, Bruno Rodriguez Padilla, Vladimir Padrino Lopez
- Purpose
- Honoring Venezuelan and Cuban military personnel who died in a US operation to capture Nicolas Maduro
- Notable Recipient
- Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Padilla
- Notable Attendee
- Family members of Captain Moises Sequera
- New Appointment
- General Gustavo Gonzalez Lopez as head of the presidential honor guard
