Cuban authorities announced that four people were killed and seven wounded after a vessel from Florida entered Cuban waters and opened fire on the border guards.

On February 25, 2026, the Cuban Ministry of the Interior reported a serious incident in which four people were killed and another seven injured, after a vessel registered in Florida illegally entered Cuban territorial waters.

Cuban authorities claim that the crew of the vessel opened fire on the border guards, provoking a response from them. Following the exchange of gunfire, four members of the American crew were killed, and the commander of the Cuban border guards was injured. The Cuban Ministry emphasized its commitment to protecting national sovereignty and announced that investigations are underway to clarify the events. The incident generated political reactions in the U.S., including from Republican Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez, who condemned the actions of the Cuban regime.