Cuban Health Minister Dr. José Angel Portal Miranda has publicly denounced what he characterized as an act of aggression by the United States government against Venezuela. The minister made these statements through his official X (formerly Twitter) account on January 3, 2026, confirming that Cuban medical personnel stationed in Venezuela remain secure despite the escalating tensions.
Following reports of the alleged attack, Cuban health authorities established continuous communication channels with the leadership of their medical mission in Venezuela. Dr. Portal Miranda emphasized that all Cuban collaborators operating within Venezuela’s healthcare system are currently protected and accounted for.
The minister’s social media post included a firm condemnation of the United States’ actions, which he described as a direct violation of Venezuelan sovereignty and an assault on regional peace. The Cuban government’s response aligns with its longstanding diplomatic position opposing foreign intervention in Venezuela’s internal affairs.
This development occurs within the context of ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Caribbean region, where Cuba maintains significant medical diplomacy programs despite facing its own economic challenges and international sanctions. The Cuban medical brigade in Venezuela represents one of Havana’s most substantial overseas humanitarian initiatives, with thousands of healthcare professionals providing services across the South American nation.