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Cuba: 32 Officers Killed in Venezuela; Maduro’s Security Relied on Cubans

According to a statement released on Cuban state TV, a U.S. military operation in Venezuela over the weekend resulted in the deaths of 32 Cuban officers. These officers were participating in a mission requested by Venezuela’s government. The Cuban government declared two days of mourning for the fallen officers, whose names and positions were not immediately released. U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the operation, noting a significant loss of life on the opposing side, while U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted Cuban involvement in Venezuela’s internal security apparatus.

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Hegseth Ousts Admiral Holsey After Months of Discord Over Caribbean Operations

Hegseth Asked Top Admiral to Resign After Months of Discord

The story of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Admiral Alvin Holsey is a stark illustration of the tensions brewing within the highest echelons of the U.S. military. The core issue revolves around a fundamental disagreement: whether to blindly follow orders or exercise professional judgment, especially when those orders raise legal and ethical questions. The narrative presented reveals a growing chasm between Hegseth’s approach to military command and Admiral Holsey’s commitment to upholding military standards, ultimately leading to the admiral’s premature departure.

Months of friction between Hegseth and Holsey marked the lead up to the admiral’s forced retirement.… Continue reading

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