Summary
Cuban border guards reported stopping a speedboat, resulting in a shootout that left four people dead and six wounded. Cuban authorities claimed the individuals on board were planning a terrorist attack and were armed with various weapons. The people involved were Cuban nationals living in the U.S., and U.S. officials state they will investigate but deny involvement.
Key Facts
- A speedboat heading for Cuba was stopped by Cuban border guards, resulting in a shootout.
- Four people died and six were wounded on the Florida-registered boat.
- The boat passengers were armed with weapons and dressed in camouflage.
- Cuban officials said the individuals planned a terrorist attack on the island.
- All passengers were Cuban nationals living in the U.S., some with criminal records.
- The U.S. government denies involvement and plans to investigate independently.
- Cuban-U.S. relations are tense, partly due to a U.S. oil embargo affecting Cuba.
