In a significant escalation of tensions between Cuba and the United States, the Cuban government has confirmed that four individuals were killed during a confrontation with a Florida-registered speedboat on February 25, 2026. The Cuban Interior Ministry stated that the ten individuals aboard the boat were armed and had 'terrorist intentions,' attempting to infiltrate the island. This incident occurred near Cayo Falcones, with the Cuban forces responding to what they described as an armed attack. The Cuban government characterized the event as a defensive action, asserting that the group was dressed in camouflage and armed with assault rifles and homemade explosives (NPR).
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Cuban Forces Kill Four Exiles After Speedboat Attack
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Tensions rise between Cuba and the U.S. after a confrontation leaves four dead. Cuba claims armed attackers aimed to infiltrate, while the U.S. investigates the unusual maritime incident.
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