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Cuba says four shot dead on Florida-registered speedboat

Cuban forces have killed four people and wounded six others aboard a Florida-based speedboat that entered Cuban waters and opened fire on a Cuban patrol, the Cuban government said at a time of heightened tensions with the United States.

25 Feb, 19:30 — 25 Feb, 21:07
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BBCHigh54d ago

Four shot dead on US-registered speedboat by border guard, Cuba says

Six other passengers were wounded in the incident, which took place near an island on Cuba's northern coast.

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NYTMostly Factual54d ago

Live Updates: Cuban Government Says Troops Kill 4 on Florida Speedboat

Border troops engaged in a gunfight with the four people killed near the island nation’s coast, the Cuban Interior Ministry said.

By The New York Times

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wapoMostly Factual54d ago

Cuban forces shoot 4 dead on U.S. speedboat, Havana says

The crew of an American speedboat opened fire on Cuban troops, the country’s Interior Ministry said. The Cuban forces returned fire, killing four and wounding six.

By Samantha Schmidt

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France 24High54d ago

Four killed in firefight between Cuban coastguard and Florida-registered speedboat

Four people were killed ​and at least six others were wounded on Wednesday when a speedboat travelling from Florida entered Cuba's territorial waters and opened ​fire ‌on the Cuban coastguard, who returned ⁠fire, according to the interior ministry.

By FRANCE 24

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The IndependentMostly Factual54d ago

Four shot dead in Cuban waters after Florida-registered speedboat opened fire on authorities

The Cuban commander of a border patrol boat was wounded, Cuba said

By Daniel Trotta

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual54d ago

Cuba motorboat shooting: First details on four killed after Florida vessel fired on

Cuban authorities fired upon a speedboat registered in Florida, killing four on board and injuring six, they announced in an official statement on social media.

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rte-newsMostly Factual54d ago

Cuba says four shot dead on Florida-registered speedboat

Cuban forces have killed four people and wounded six others aboard a Florida-based speedboat that entered Cuban waters and opened fire on a Cuban patrol, the Cuban government said at a time of heightened tensions with the United States.

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