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American Citizen Killed in Cuban Coast Guard Shootout: Ally Reveals 'Liberation' Goal

Cuban coast guard ships docked at the port of Havana on February 25, 2026. AFP

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Firstpost•27-02-2026, 06:27

American Citizen Killed in Cuban Coast Guard Shootout: Ally Reveals 'Liberation' Goal

•An American citizen was killed by the Cuban coast guard in a shootout, with a political ally stating his goal was to 'liberate' the communist island.
•Cuba reported four killed and six wounded on the speedboat, while a US official confirmed one American killed and another wounded.
•The incident occurred amidst high tensions between Havana and Washington following the US overthrow of top Cuba ally, Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela.
•Cuban authorities found assault rifles, handguns, Molotov cocktails, and military-style gear on the Florida-registered speedboat.
•The US government, through Secretary of State Marco Rubio, stated it was investigating the incident and had no hand in the confrontation.

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