Following the official release of the list naming 32 Cuban soldiers who perished during the U.S. military operation in Venezuela, independent activists and researchers have begun to trace the true presence and roles of these personnel in Caracas. This has brought to light new images confirming their direct involvement in presidential security duties.
In a viral social media post, activist Magdiel Jorge Castro identified First Lieutenant Yorlenis Revé Cuza, aged 38, as part of the inner circle of bodyguards for President Nicolás Maduro. The lieutenant, dressed in civilian attire, was spotted amidst a crowd while performing personal protection duties for the Venezuelan leader.
"IDENTIFIED: First Lieutenant Yorlenis Revé Cuza: One of the closest to Nicolás Maduro, Cilia Flores, Diosdado Cabello, and their circle... They blended them among the people and dressed them in the same clothes... died at Fuerte Tiuna," Castro wrote alongside the image.
The distribution of this photograph — depicting the Cuban officer close to Maduro's security core during public events — confirms what had previously been speculation and official secrecy: that Cuban military personnel were not confined to logistical roles but were actively integrated into high-risk security teams in Venezuela.
The revelation of the names and photographs of the 32 deceased, recently disclosed by Havana, marks the first public acknowledgment of Cuban military presence in Venezuelan security operations, following years of official denials.
The case of Revé Cuza, along with other officers, has sparked debate among analysts and opposition figures. They argue that military cooperation between Cuba and Venezuela has been deeper and more operational than publicly admitted, with servicemen embedded within Caracas's presidential security structures.
Meanwhile, activists continue to scrutinize social media and documents to identify other Cuban military personnel in the leaked images, comparing them against official data.
The exposure of these identities not only puts faces to the victims but also raises new questions regarding Cuba's actual role within the Chavista regime and their exposure in combat zones during the U.S. operation.
The Role of Cuban Soldiers in Venezuelan Security
What new information has come to light about Cuban soldiers in Venezuela?
New images and reports confirm Cuban soldiers' direct involvement in high-risk presidential security duties in Venezuela, beyond logistical roles.
Who was First Lieutenant Yorlenis Revé Cuza?
He was a 38-year-old Cuban officer identified as part of President Nicolás Maduro's inner circle of bodyguards, recently confirmed as deceased at Fuerte Tiuna.
Why is the identification of these soldiers significant?
Identifying these soldiers highlights the extent of Cuba's military involvement in Venezuela and raises questions about their role in supporting the Chavista regime.