Vowing a firm response… escalating tension between America and Cuba after an armed clash

Díaz-Canel said on the “X” platform that Cuba will defend “with strength and resoluteness” against any aggressive or terrorist act that affects its national security and stability.

Thwarting an infiltration attempt

This position came after the Cuban authorities announced that they had thwarted an infiltration attempt by gunmen who set off from the American state of Florida, where the Coast Guard opened fire on a speedboat, killing four people and wounding six. Others.

The Ministry of the Interior in Havana explained that the detainees reported that they were planning to carry out an infiltration operation “for terrorist purposes.”

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez stated that his country has been facing repeated infiltrations and attacks originating from the United States since 1959, which caused significant losses in lives and property.

An American investigation into the circumstances of the incident

On the other hand, the Foreign Minister said American Marco Rubio said that Washington is investigating the circumstances of the incident and will take its position based on the information it obtains, categorically denying any involvement of US government elements in the operation.

This development comes in light of the escalation of tension in recent weeks between the United States and Cuba, which is only about 160 kilometers from the coast of Florida.

It also coincides with Washington’s announcement of easing the oil blockade imposed on the island, which suffered from a shortage of supplies after the cessation of Venezuelan support following the cessation of Venezuelan support. The overthrow and arrest of President Nicolas Maduro.

Cuban Coast Guard

The Cuban government indicated that two of the wounded were on the list of those wanted in criminal cases.

It also announced the arrest of a Cuban citizen coming from the United States to secure the reception of the armed group inside Cuban territory, as he confessed to his role in the operation.

Havana confirmed that the members of the boat opened fire on the Coast Guard while trying to search them, which led to them being searched. The captain of the Cuban ship was injured.