The Cuban government’s characterization of the United States military operation in Venezuela as “state terrorism” represents one of the strongest condemnations following Saturday’s strikes. President Miguel Díaz-Canel’s statement that the action constitutes terrorism “against the Venezuelan people” reflects Cuba’s historical experience with American interventions.
Cuba’s use of the terrorism label connects the current operation to broader patterns of what Havana views as American aggression throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. The characterization resonates in a region where memories of Cold War-era interventions remain vivid and shape contemporary political discourse.
Díaz-Canel’s statement positions Cuba firmly with other leftist Latin American governments including Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and Chile in condemning the intervention. The unified progressive response contrasts sharply with support from right-wing governments in Argentina and Ecuador.
US Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced that captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores will face drug trafficking charges in New York, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirming the charges relate to narcotics operations. President Trump stated the couple is aboard a ship being transported to the United States for prosecution.
The international community has responded with widespread condemnation, with UN Secretary General António Guterres warning of dangerous precedents. Major powers including China and Russia have criticized the operation as violating sovereignty, while European leaders have called for respect of international law. Colombia has mobilized its armed forces in anticipation of refugee flows, highlighting immediate practical challenges created by the intervention.