{"id":2573741,"date":"2026-02-25T22:35:02","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T03:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cuba-says-boat-carrying-10-armed-cubans-attempted-to-infiltrate-island\/"},"modified":"2026-02-25T22:36:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T03:36:58","slug":"cuba-says-boat-carrying-10-armed-cubans-attempted-to-infiltrate-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cuba-says-boat-carrying-10-armed-cubans-attempted-to-infiltrate-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Cuba says boat carrying 10 armed Cubans attempted to infiltrate island"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcuba-says-boat-carrying-10-armed-cubans-attempted-to-infiltrate-island%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2573741&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Cuban authorities say a Florida-registered boat carrying 10 Cuban nationals living in the United states opened fire during an attempted infiltration of Cuba,resulting in the deaths of four assailants on the vessel and injuries to six others,including a Cuban coast guard officer. The passengers where reported to have assault rifles, handguns, improvised explosive devices, body armor, and camouflage gear, with most said to have <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >violent criminal records<\/a>. Amijail S\u00e1nchez Gonz\u00e1lez and Leordan Enrique Cruz G\u00f3mez were aboard and are wanted by Cuban authorities, while Duniel Hern\u00e1ndez Santos was arrested and allegedly sent from the United States to coordinate the operation. The clash occurred about a mile off Cuba\u2019s northern coast near Cayo Falcones, with Cuba stating the armed group opened fire first; the incident is under inquiry and U.S. officials say they are examining details from multiple federal agencies. The episode unfolds amid Cuba\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/beastmode-lindsey-graham-doesnt-need-evidence-to-bomb-iran\/\" title=\"Lindsey Graham&#039;s &#039;Evidence&#039;-Free Iran Bombing Stance\">economic difficulties due<\/a> to sanctions and fuel shortages and reflects broader tensions in U.S.-Cuba policy and regional geopolitics.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Cuba says boat carrying 10 armed Cubans opened fired in attempt to infiltrate island<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2511636\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/cuba\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"212\">Cuban authorities<\/a> said Wednesday that 10 passengers aboard a Florida-registered boat involved in a shootout with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-welcomed-to-nantucket-on-thanksgiving-day-with-the-middle-finger\/\" title=\"Biden Welcomed to Nantucket on Thanksgiving Day with the Middle Finger\u00a0\">coast guard members<\/a> were Cubans living in the United States who were trying to enter the island and commit <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/terror\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"2329\">acts of terrorism<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Cuban Ministry of the Interior said <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/EmbaCubaUS\/status\/2026838618669531238?s=20\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/EmbaCubaUS\/status\/2026838618669531238?s=20\">in a statement <\/a>that the passengers had assault-style rifles, handguns, improvised explosive devices, body armor, telescopic sights, camouflage uniforms, and that most had previous violent criminal records. The investigation remains ongoing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4472371\/florida-investigation-cuba-reports-killing\/\">Florida calls for investigation after Cuba reports killing four on US boat<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4472047\/trump-comments-iran-state-of-the-union\/\">Trump&#8217;s sparse comments on Iran at the State of the Union keeping everyone guessing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4471692\/japan-deploy-missiles-island-near-taiwan-five-years\/\">Japan to deploy missiles to tiny island near Taiwan within the next five years<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Amijail S&aacute;nchez Gonz&aacute;lez and Leordan Enrique Cruz G&oacute;mez were aboard the boat and are wanted by Cuban authorities &ldquo;based on their involvement in the promotion, planning, organization, financing, support or commission of actions carried out in the national territory or in other countries, in connection with acts of terrorism.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Duniel Hern&aacute;ndez Santos was also arrested, with officials saying he was &ldquo;sent from the United States to guarantee the reception of the armed infiltration, who at this time has confessed to his actions.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The embassy said the confrontation occurred about 1 mile off the island&rsquo;s northern coast near Cayo Falcones and that those aboard the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/south-korea-fires-on-north-korean-boat-for-crossing-sea-border\/\" title=\"South Korea Fires on North Korean ... for Crossing Sea Border\">vessel opened fire<\/a> first, resulting in four aggressors on the foreign vessel being killed and six injured. One Cuban officer was also injured in the gunfight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The incident quickly drew attention in Washington, where U.S. officials said they were working to independently determine what happened and whether any U.S. citizens or legal residents were involved.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Secretary of State <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/marco-rubio\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"51\">Marco Rubio<\/a> said earlier in the day that&nbsp;an armed confrontation on open waters is &ldquo;highly unusual,&rdquo; adding that officials would review the circumstances before determining a response. He <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/cuba-us-florida-boat-shooting-68e07061282dc2470993f6539bd0bde2\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/cuba-us-florida-boat-shooting-68e07061282dc2470993f6539bd0bde2\">said the U.S. would<\/a> not rely solely on <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/havana\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"4888\">Havana&rsquo;s<\/a> account and that it is gathering information from multiple federal agencies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL), Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL), and other Florida officials called for state and federal bodies to investigate the incident.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The maritime incident comes as the island country grapples with crippling economic penalties imposed by President<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\"> Donald Trump<\/a>, who accused the regime of politically and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-calls-for-investigation-after-cuba-reports-killing-four-on-us-boat\/\" title=\"... for ... after ... reports killing four on US ...\">materially supporting hostile actors<\/a> such as Hamas and Russia.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4472371\/florida-investigation-cuba-reports-killing\/\"><strong>FLORIDA CALLS FOR INVESTIGATION AFTER CUBA REPORTS KILLING FOUR ON US BOAT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/venezuela\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"910\">Venezuelan<\/a> oil had kept Cuba afloat, but the capture of Venezuelan dictator <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/nicolas-maduro\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"2252\">Nicol&aacute;s Maduro<\/a> by U.S. forces, combined with <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/presidential-actions\/2026\/01\/addressing-threats-to-the-united-states-by-the-government-of-cuba\/\">sanctions imposed<\/a> by the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/white-house\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"8767\">White House<\/a>, has sent the country into further turmoil.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Cuba is suffering from a fuel shortage that has led to blackouts across the country and affected food prices and transportation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cuba says armed Cubans from US shot at coast guard ship<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4130,"featured_media":2573742,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP22346746134381.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651,538],"tags":[70102,13954,18218,74602,74601],"class_list":["post-2573741","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","category-washington-examiner","tag-border-security-2","tag-cuba","tag-infiltration","tag-latin-america-2","tag-military-incident-2"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP22346746134381.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2573741","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4130"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2573741"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2573741\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2573745,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2573741\/revisions\/2573745"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2573742"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2573741"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2573741"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2573741"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}