Fifth detainee dies after shootout with Florida-flagged speedboat in Cuba

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A fifth person has died in Cuba following a shootout with individuals on a Florida-flagged speedboat. Cuban authorities claim soldiers opened fire on the speedboat on February 26 after its passengers, armed Cuban residents of the U.S., allegedly attempted to infiltrate the island and "unleash terrorism." The incident, which occurred off Cuba's north coast, has led to terrorism charges against six suspects and threatens to increase tensions between the U.S. and Cuba.


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