Summary
Cuba's interior ministry reported that a fifth person died following a shootout between a Florida-registered speedboat and Cuba's coast guard. The incident occurred off the coast of Cuba when a speedboat with armed individuals from the U.S. approached Cuban waters and opened fire on Cuban authorities.
Key Facts
- A fifth person died on March 4 from injuries related to a shootout in late February.
- The shootout involved a Florida-registered speedboat and Cuban coast guard.
- Cuba's interior ministry said the incident happened on February 25 near Cayo Falcones in Villa Clara province.
- The speedboat carried 10 people, and the crew reportedly opened fire on Cuban officials.
- Four people were initially reported dead, and six others were injured.
- Cuba claims those on the speedboat were armed Cubans from the U.S. trying to infiltrate the island.
- The incident is under investigation, and updates are expected.
