The Cuban regime has called upon the residents of Havana to gather this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at the José Martí Anti-Imperialist Platform. This event, which is meant to represent the entire Cuban populace, aims to denounce what is seen as an "imperialist military aggression" by the United States against Venezuela.
Although the social and historical context has changed significantly, Miguel Díaz-Canel seems to be sticking to the same old script. The announcement of the rally was made by the Cuban Presidency on the social media platform X, just hours after the capture of Nicolás Maduro following a U.S. military operation in Caracas on January 3.
Prior to the rally announcement, the Cuban leader had already condemned the U.S. offensive on the same social platform, labeling it a "criminal attack" and a form of "state terrorism" against the Venezuelan people.
Díaz-Canel reiterated his unwavering support for Chavismo, affirming that Cuba will "defend Venezuela's sovereignty" within the framework of what he described as the "Latin American Peace Zone." He concluded his message with the slogan, "Homeland or Death, We Shall Overcome!"
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Truth Social that Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured during a "successfully planned and executed" military operation.
The American president detailed that Maduro and Flores were taken out of Venezuela. Additionally, Trump announced a press conference at Mar-a-Lago, Florida, to provide further details about the operation.
The military action, coordinated with American security agencies, was carried out "without civilian casualties" and was described by Trump as a "necessary intervention to restore democracy in Venezuela."
Key Questions About the U.S. Intervention in Venezuela
Why did the Cuban regime organize an anti-imperialist rally in Havana?
The rally was organized to protest what the Cuban government views as an imperialist military aggression by the United States against Venezuela, following the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
What was President Trump's response to the capture of Nicolás Maduro?
President Trump confirmed the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, during a successful military operation and announced a press conference to discuss the details.