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Four shot dead on US-registered speedboat by border guards, Cuba says

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete February 25, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Four shot dead on US-registered speedboat by border guards, Cuba says
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Cuban border guards shot and killed four people aboard a US-registered speedboat in Cuban waters on Wednesday. According to Cuba's government, the incident occurred near Cayo Falcones after the speedboat's occupants allegedly opened fire on a Cuban coast guard vessel that approached them for identification, wounding the commander. Six other passengers on the speedboat were wounded and received medical assistance. The nationalities and purpose of those on board the Florida-registered vessel are currently unknown, and Cuba has launched an investigation. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the US is gathering facts and will make determinations based on its findings. The incident occurs amid heightened tensions between the US and Cuba.

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US Treasury 30% Cayo Falcones 40% Venezuela 40% Villa Clara province 50% Marco Rubio ×370% United States ×680% Cuba ×790%

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gunfire at sea 80% speedboat shootout 80% us-cuba relations 70% cuba-us tensions 70% border guards 60% border patrol 60%

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Cuba

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