Summary
Cuba has announced a fifth person has died following a shootout involving a speedboat from Florida that allegedly fired on Cuban soldiers. The incident occurred when Cuban soldiers confronted a boat with armed people from the United States, leading to a confrontation that resulted in deaths and injuries. Cuba has charged six of the people involved with terrorism and claims to have found weapons on their boat.
Key Facts
- A fifth person has died from a shootout involving a Florida-tagged speedboat and Cuban soldiers.
- The shootout happened off Cuba’s north coast on February 26.
- The Cuban government claims the boat carried armed Cubans living in the U.S. trying to infiltrate Cuba.
- Cuban soldiers reportedly killed four people and injured six during the incident.
- Cuba says it has evidence against those involved and has charged six people with terrorism.
- Weapons and ammunition were allegedly found on the boat.
- The confrontation has increased tensions between the U.S. and Cuba.
- Details about the boat's registration could not be verified by the Associated Press.
