Cuba says it 'foiled armed infiltration' after Florida-registered boat intercepted

Cuba reported intercepting a Florida-registered fishing boat near Santa Clara, resulting in an exchange of gunfire that left four dead and six detained, all identified as Cuban citizens residing in the U.S. The Cuban government claimed to have found weapons aboard, while U.S. officials called for an independent investigation to confirm details, as initial reports relied solely on Cuban sources. The incident raises diplomatic concerns, particularly regarding the boat's registration, the identities and legal statuses of those involved, and the sequence of events, as U.S. authorities have yet to verify Cuban claims or establish contact with the detainees.