Cuban Interior Ministry

The Cuban Interior Ministry (MININT) is the government agency responsible for internal security, law enforcement, and border control in Cuba. It oversees the country's police forces, border patrol, and other security apparatus. MININT is currently newsworthy due to recent incidents involving armed confrontations with speedboats originating from the United States. Specifically, the ministry has reported several clashes where Cuban border guards engaged U.S.-registered speedboats, resulting in fatalities and injuries. The ministry claims these boats were involved in hostile acts, including alleged plans for terrorism. Additionally, the Cuban President stated that members of the armed forces or Interior Ministry were among the 32 Cuban citizens killed in Venezuela. These events highlight the MININT's role in defending Cuba's borders and maintaining internal stability amid heightened tensions between Cuba and the United States.