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Story summary
- Cuba confirmed Roberto Alvarez Avila is the fifth casualty of the February 25 gun battle involving Cuban exiles.
- The FBI will investigate, with Cuba cooperating and seeking to ease tensions amid a U.S. oil blockade.
- Exiles infiltrated Cuba from Florida, armed with significant weaponry.
- Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said diplomatic channels facilitated the FBI's involvement.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the operation was not sanctioned by the U.S. government.
