Cuba says it killed 4 people aboard Florida-registered speedboat that opened fire on soldiers
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Key Points:
- A recent shootout involving a U.S.-flagged boat and Cuban authorities occurred about 1 mile northeast of Cayo Falcones, resulting in one Cuban officer injured, four suspects killed, and six others injured, though details remain unclear.
- U.S. officials, including Senator Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance, are investigating the incident and have expressed concern, emphasizing that the U.S. will not rely solely on information provided by Cuban authorities.
- The incident risks escalating tensions between the U.S. and Cuba amid ongoing political and economic pressures, including recent U.S. sanctions targeting Cuba's oil imports.
- Florida officials have launched investigations and condemned the Cuban government, accusing it of murder and calling for accountability while urging significant political and economic
