Cuba announces fifth death after shootout with Florida-tagged speedboat
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The Cuban government announced a fifth death resulting from a February 26th shootout with a Florida-flagged speedboat near Cayo Falcones. Cuban authorities claim the boat, carrying 10 people, opened fire on Cuban soldiers. Cuba alleges the passengers were armed Cuban-Americans intending to infiltrate the island and commit acts of terrorism. Authorities have filed terrorism charges against six suspects and presented evidence including weapons and ammunition allegedly found on the boat. The Cuban Interior Ministry stated that investigations are ongoing and suggest the involvement of other individuals based in the United States. The remaining injured detainees are reportedly receiving specialized medical care.
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AI-ExtractedCuba said it had filed terrorism charges against six suspects who were on the speedboat.
Roberto Alvarez Avila died on March 4 as a result of his injuries.
Cuba announces fifth death after shootout with Florida-tagged speedboat.
Cuban soldiers confronted a speedboat carrying 10 people as the vessel approached the island and opened fire on the troops.
The passengers were armed Cubans living in the United States who were trying to infiltrate the island and “unleash terrorism”.
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