Cuba says border guards killed four gunmen on US-registered speedboat

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Andrew Roth in Washington and Ruaridh Nicoll in HavanaFebruary 25, 2026 at 10:11 PM

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Cuban border guards killed four gunmen and wounded six others on a US-registered speedboat off the coast of Villa Clara province on Tuesday. According to the Cuban Interior Ministry, one border guard was injured during the exchange of gunfire. The nationality of the gunmen is currently unspecified. The incident occurred in a militarized area commonly used for both Cuban migration to the US and people smuggling. This clash occurs amidst heightened tensions between the US and Cuba, exacerbated by an ongoing oil embargo and humanitarian crisis. The Cuban government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting its territorial waters and national sovereignty. The incident evokes memories of past conflicts, including the 1996 downing of Brothers to the Rescue planes, which further strained US-Cuban relations.

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