Summary
Cuban officials shot and killed four people on a U.S.-registered boat near Cuba's coast. This event has led U.S. lawmakers, especially Republicans, to call for an investigation to understand what happened and who was involved.
Key Facts
- Cuban authorities fired at a speedboat off Cuba's coast, killing four people.
- The speedboat was registered in the U.S., specifically in Florida.
- Six people on the boat were injured and received medical help.
- Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier called for a thorough investigation into the incident.
- U.S. officials, including Florida Representative Carlos Gimenez and Senator Rick Scott, are pushing for an inquiry.
- Cuban officials claimed the boat fired first, prompting their response.
- Cuban authorities emphasized their right to protect their territorial waters.
