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Cuban Authorities Foil Armed Terror Plot from Florida

2/26/2026

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On February 26, 2026, Cuban authorities intercepted a Florida-registered speedboat with ten armed individuals suspected of planning a terrorist infiltration.
The Interior Ministry said the boat opened fire on border guards, injuring an officer.
Four attackers were killed.
Six were wounded.
The detained individuals were named, raising concerns about implications for US-Cuba relations amid tensions and a fuel crisis.

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On February 26, 2026, Cuban authorities intercepted a Florida-registered speedboat with ten armed individuals suspected of planning a terrorist infiltration.
The Interior Ministry said the boat opened fire on border guards, injuring an officer.
Four attackers were killed.
Six were wounded.
The detained individuals were named, raising concerns about implications for US-Cuba relations amid tensions and a fuel crisis.