In a significant escalation of tensions between Cuba and the United States, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has vowed to defend the country against what he termed 'terrorist and mercenary aggression' following a deadly shootout on February 25, 2026. The incident involved a Florida-registered speedboat, which Cuban border guards claimed opened fire on a patrol, resulting in the deaths of four armed exiles, including at least one U.S. citizen, and injuries to six others aboard the boat. Díaz-Canel emphasized on X that Cuba will 'defend itself with determination and firmness' in response to this attack, further intensifying the already high tensions between Washington and Havana (The Guardian, NBC News).
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Cuban President DíAz-Canel Responds To Deadly Speedboat Shootout
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Cuban President Díaz-Canel vows to defend against 'terrorist aggression' after a deadly shootout with exiles, escalating tensions with the U.S. amid investigations into the incident's complexities.
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