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Information from the Revolutionary Government on the posthumous tribute to Cuban combatants who fell in the line of duty in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela 

13 January 2026
This content originally appeared on Granma - Official voice of the PCC.
Photo: Dunia Álvarez

This Thursday, January 15, 2026, the remains of the 32 combatants who fell heroically during the criminal attack perpetrated by the United States government against the sister Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela will arrive in the homeland.
They will receive their first posthumous tribute in a military ceremony at José Martí International Airport in Havana. Upon conclusion, they will be transported along Rancho Boyeros Avenue to the headquarters of the Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces. During this journey, a representation of the people, gathered on both sides of the road, will pay tribute to the fallen.
Starting at 10:00 a.m. on January 15, the public will be allowed access to the headquarters of the Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces, where the remains of our combatants will be on display.
On Friday, January 16, at 7:30 a.m., the people of Havana will gather at the José Martí Anti-Imperialist Tribune to hold the ceremony that will mark the beginning of the March of the Fighting People, as a reaffirmation of their commitment to the homeland.
At 9:00 a.m. on Friday, tribute ceremonies will be held in all provincial capitals. At 4:00 p.m., they will be buried in the pantheons of the Fallen for the Defense of their respective localities. All municipalities in the country will hold posthumous tribute ceremonies.

Honor and glory to our heroes!

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