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News|MilitaryCuban border agents fire upon Florida-tagged speedboat, killing fourThe Cuban Interior Ministry has said in a statement that it reserves the right to ‘protect its territorial waters’.

Cuba's Ministry of the Interior has reported an encounter involving its border patrol forces and a speedboat originating from the United States, which resulted in the deaths of four individuals.

CBy Chloe SimmonsFeb 26, 20262 min read

Cuba's Ministry of the Interior has reported an encounter involving its border patrol forces and a speedboat originating from the United States, which resulted in the deaths of four individuals.

The Cuban government released a statement indicating that the boat, identified by a Florida license plate, engaged in a shootout. The speedboat allegedly initiated the gunfire, resulting in an exchange that injured the commander of the Cuban vessel.

The incident occurred on Wed, Feb 23, 2026, near Cayo Falcones in Villa Clara province, Cuba. Four individuals aboard the foreign vessel were killed, while six others sustained injuries.

A follow-up statement from the Interior Ministry identified one of the deceased as Michel Ortega Casanova. The ministry also named six arrested individuals, all identified as Cuban residents of the United States. The group is accused of attempting an infiltration for terrorist purposes, transporting firearms and other equipment.

Additionally, Duniel Hernández Santos was arrested within Cuba, charged with facilitating the armed infiltration's reception.

The Cuban government released a statement indicating that the boat, identified by a Florida license plate, engaged in a shootout.
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The Cuban government continues its investigation into the incident, viewing the border patrol's actions as a defense of national sovereignty. In response, Florida's Attorney General, James Uthmeier, announced an investigation into the event, seeking accountability.

US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have addressed the situation, with Rubio denying any involvement of the US government in the speedboat's mission.

The event occurs amid tense relations between the US and Cuba, with the US having placed economic sanctions on the island. Historically, the US has cited human rights concerns as justification for these measures.

Previous incidents involving shootouts with boats accused of territorial violations have been reported, with the Cuban government often attributing such actions to defending its sovereignty.

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Florida politicians, including Congress member Carlos Gimenez and Senator Rick Scott, have condemned the shooting and called for comprehensive investigations to ascertain the victims' identities and circumstances surrounding the incident.

US officials continue to seek additional information to independently verify the details of the event.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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