Summary
Cuban soldiers and people on a speedboat exchanged gunfire near Cuba, resulting in four deaths and six injuries. The Cuban government said the people in the boat were Cubans living in the U.S. and accused them of trying to carry out terrorist activities. The U.S. Secretary of State clarified that this was not a U.S. government operation.
Key Facts
- A speedboat with 10 people approached Cuba, resulting in a confrontation with Cuban soldiers.
- The Cuban government reported that four people were killed and six were injured in the exchange of gunfire.
- The individuals on the boat were reportedly Cubans living in the United States.
- Cuba accused these individuals of attempting to enter the country to commit terrorism.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated it was not an official U.S. operation.
- The incident has prompted investigations in both Cuba and the United States.
- This event might increase tensions between the United States and Cuba.
