Cuba will defend itself against any ‘terrorist aggression’ — president
Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel attends an Act of Solidarity with Venezuela, in Havana on October 17, 2025. (Photo: AFP)
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February 26, 2026

Cuba will defend itself against any ‘terrorist aggression’ — president

HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Cuba will defend itself against any “terrorist aggression”, President Miguel Diaz-Canel declared Thursday, a day after a deadly shoot-out between gunmen on a United States (US) registered speedboat and Cuban coast guard vessels.

“Cuba will defend itself with determination and firmness against any terrorist and mercenary aggression against its sovereignty and national stability,” the president said on X, denouncing Wednesday’s confrontation as an attempted “infiltration”.

Four people on the speedboat were killed and six wounded after being intercepted in Cuban waters by the country’s coast guard.

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