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Cuba says four killed after speedboat from Florida entered Cuban waters and opened fire
- On February 25, 2026, Cuba's Interior Ministry said four people were killed and six wounded aboard a U.S.-registered speedboat detected one nautical mile northeast of the El Pino channel off Cayo Falcones.
- Cuba's Interior Ministry said the speedboat ignored orders to stop after Cuban Border Guard troops approached for identification, then opened fire, wounding a commander amid rising U.S.–Cuba tensions and a fuel crisis linked to U.S. oil blocks from Venezuela.
- The Interior Ministry noted that the Cuban vessel's commander was wounded when the speedboat FL7726SH opened fire, and all injured were evacuated for medical assistance.
- Investigators said investigations by competent authorities continue to clarify the events, the BBC contacted the U.S. State Department and White House, and Florida Representative Carlos Gimenez demanded an "urgent" investigation.
- With several past incidents in recent years, U.S. boats need permits from the U.S. Coast Guard and Department of Commerce; failure risks fines up to $25,000 daily.
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