Cuban forces kill 4 who opened fire from Florida speedboat

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What to know about Cuba’s shootout with Florida speedboat
The shootout, which killed four of 10 people allegedly trying to infiltrate Cuba with terrorist intent, comes as the U.S. has choked off Cuba’s oil supply and raised the possibility of regime change.

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Cuba says troops killed 4 after an armed speedboat opened fire near the island
Cuban soldiers confronted a speedboat carrying 10 people as the vessel approached the island and opened fire on the troops, who fired back, killing four and wounding six, Cuba’s government says.

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Cuba Says Boat From Florida Opened Fire At Its Soldiers, Starting Fight That Killed 4
Cuba says its forces kill four in gunfight after Florida speedboat tries to ‘infiltrate’ island
Cubans from US killed after speedboat opens fire on island's troops, Havana says
It identified two of them as Amijail Sánchez González and Leordan Enrique Cruz Gómez, who are wanted by Cuban authorities "based on their involvement in the promotion, planning, organization, financin...

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Cubans attempted to infiltrate island on U.S. speedboat, Havana says
Cuba Says It Killed 4 Exiles, Wounded 6 Others Who Attacked From Florida Speedboat

What we know about Florida boat involved in deadly Cuba shooting

The Florida-registered boat is a 24-foot Pro-Line boat that was used as a 'pleasure' boat util 2019. Then, its registration changed to 'commercial.'

Boat reportedly involved in deadly shooting off Cuba coast stolen from Florida Keys: MCSO

The boat involved in the deadly shooting off of Cuba’s coast on Wednesday may have been stolen from the Florida Keys the day before, according to a report from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
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Florida Keys boat-theft suspect listed among dead after shooting at sea in Cuba

On Thursday afternoon, Cuban officials reported Hector Cruz, who Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies listed as a boat-theft suspect, died after a shooting at sea on Wednesday morning off the coast of Cuba’s Villa Clara province.

Cuban community in South Florida mourn 30 years since Brothers to the Rescue plane shootout, say justice hasn't been served

South Florida's Cuban American members of Congress led by Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart have urged the Trump Justice Department to revisit the case and have Raul Castro indicted in the U.S. justice system.

First Florida, then Cuba now Mexico. What are the March Break alternatives for Canadians?

“Don’t go to Mexico,” Ontario Premier Doug Ford urged travellers Monday after the killing of a powerful drug cartel boss by Mexico’s army Sunday led to burning cars and shootouts with security forces in cities across Mexico — and adding to the latest disruptions for Canadians seeking March Break beach getaways.

Cuba slams US for 'impunity' on speedboat attack suspects

Cuba criticized the U.S. government for allowing anti-Cuban groups to operate with impunity on Thursday, as Cuban exiles wounded in an apparent attack aboard a Florida-registered speedboat convalesced at a provincial Cuban hospital.

What We Know About the Gun Battle Off the Coast of Cuba

Four armed Cubans aboard a Florida-based speedboat died in a gunfight with Cuban border troops on Wednesday, officials said.