The Socialist Program with Brian Becker Trump Says Cuba Is Next After Venezuela Attack. Population Armed to Defend Country
Jan 16, 2026
Manolo de los Santos, executive director of The People's Forum, dives into the U.S. military aggression in Venezuela and the potential threat to Cuba. He highlights Cuba's unwavering solidarity with Venezuela amid global protests and the historical ties between the two nations through ALBA. The discussion touches on Cuba's readiness to defend against U.S. interventions, civil defense training, and its inspiring role in internationalism. Manolo also calls for a revival of anti-imperialist organizing in the U.S. to counter war policies.
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Cuba's Strategic Solidarity With Venezuela
- Cuba views Venezuela as a political lifeline that revitalized socialism and anti-imperialism in the region.
- Cuba publicly condemned the U.S. attack and reported 32 fallen Cuban internationalists who died defending Maduro.
Mandela's Story Of Cuban Solidarity
- Nelson Mandela recalled Cuba was the first country to assist when others refused, shaping South Africa's liberation ties with Cuba.
- Mandela's anecdote explains why nations like South Africa publicly defend Cuban solidarity decades later.
Cuba's Global Reputation Built On Sacrifice
- Cuba's global reputation rests on decades of sending doctors, teachers, and internationalists at great sacrifice.
- The 32 returned remains reinforced Cuba's moral legitimacy against U.S. interventions in Venezuela.