Cuban Forces Kill Four in Shootout with Florida-Registered Speedboat Near Cuban Waters

Cuban forces killed four and wounded six people aboard a Florida-registered speedboat after it entered Cuban territorial waters near Cayo Falcones and reportedly opened fire on Cuban border patrol on February 25. The Cuban patrol commander was also injured. Cuba described the vessel's entry as illegal and is investigating the incident. The U.S. government, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is seeking independent verification and has not confirmed the passengers' nationalities. The event occurs amid heightened U.S.-Cuba tensions and ongoing economic sanctions.