Cuban coast guard

The Cuban coast guard is a branch of Cuba's military responsible for patrolling the island's coastal waters, preventing illegal activities, and enforcing maritime law. It operates under the Ministry of the Interior. The coast guard is currently newsworthy due to a recent incident involving a US-registered speedboat. According to Cuban authorities, a Cuban patrol vessel engaged in an exchange of fire with the speedboat, resulting in the deaths of four people and injuries to six others on board the boat. Subsequently, Cuban prosecutors have charged six US-based Cuban exiles with terrorism, accusing them of being on the boat with weapons, intending to attack military units and sow chaos. This event highlights the ongoing tensions between Cuba and some segments of the Cuban exile community in the United States, and the role of the Cuban coast guard in enforcing Cuban sovereignty and security.