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Cuban Terrorism Charges After Deadly Speedboat Shootout

3/6/2026

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Cuba Charges Terrorists

Cuban prosecutors charged six individuals with terrorism after a deadly shootout on February 25 involving a U.S.-flagged speedboat and a Cuban coast guard vessel.
The defendants allegedly opened fire on the coast guard vessel.
The incident killed four people aboard the speedboat and injured six others.
Cuban officials said the boat carried significant weaponry, including 13,000 rounds of ammunition.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied any U.S. government involvement in the incident.

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Cuba Confirms Casualty

The interior ministry of Cuba confirmed a fifth casualty from a speedboat attack last week.
Roberto Avila Alvarez died on March 4 after hospitalization for injuries from the incident.
Cuban forces killed four nationals and injured six others when the speedboat entered Cuban waters.
The ministry said the investigation is ongoing and it is cooperating with U.S. authorities.
Several injured individuals remain under treatment in Cuba.

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Cuba Charges Terrorists

Cuban prosecutors charged six individuals with terrorism after a deadly shootout on February 25 involving a U.S.-flagged speedboat and a Cuban coast guard vessel.
The defendants allegedly opened fire on the coast guard vessel.
The incident killed four people aboard the speedboat and injured six others.
Cuban officials said the boat carried significant weaponry, including 13,000 rounds of ammunition.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied any U.S. government involvement in the incident.

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