Four Killed in Shootout Between Cuban Coast Guard and Florida Boat

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The Cuban government and reports from the AP confirmed that four people died during a shootout between the coast guard and a Florida-registered speedboat.Authorities in Havana identified the individuals, including the deceased Michel Ortega Casanova, as Cuban nationals residing in the USA and described the event as a thwarted terrorist infiltration attempt.Following the confrontation, Marco Rubio clarified that no personnel from the USA were involved while Rick Scott and Carlos A. Gimenez called for an investigation.These tensions come after Donald Trump issued an executive order labeling Cuba a security threat and Canada announced $8M in humanitarian aid.
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