Michel Ortega Casanova

Michel Ortega Casanova was one of the passengers killed during a recent incident involving a speedboat that sailed from Florida towards Cuba. Cuban authorities allege that the ten men aboard the speedboat were attempting to destabilize the Cuban government through a campaign of violence. Associates of at least one of the passengers killed have stated that he sought to overthrow Cuba's government. The incident occurred when the speedboat allegedly opened fire on Cuban border patrol agents, resulting in a shootout. Four of the men on the boat, including Casanova, were killed, and six others were injured. This event has heightened tensions between Cuba and the United States, with Cuba condemning the incident as a 'terrorist aggression' and vowing to defend itself against future attacks. The incident is significant as it highlights ongoing political tensions and the potential for violent confrontations between Cuban exiles and the Cuban government.