Source: Fox News
Summary
The Cuban government announced that it killed several people aboard a U.S.-flagged speedboat operating near the island’s north shore on Tuesday. The incident sparked an investigation by the State of Florida, with Attorney General James Uthmeier directing the Office of Statewide Prosecution to work with federal, state, and law enforcement partners. The Cuban government claimed that the speedboat’s crew fired shots when approached by Border Guardsmen, resulting in four deaths and six injuries.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Once again, the Cuban government and the U.S. are at odds over a maritime incident. The scene is familiar: a speedboat, a confrontation, and a reported exchange of fire. The Cuban government claims the speedboat’s crew fired first, while the U.S. is investigating the incident. The usual suspects are weighing in, with Rep. Carlos Gimenez calling for the Diaz-Canel regime to be “relegated to the dustbin of history.” The incident has sparked a flurry of activity, with the Treasury Department announcing plans to allow oil companies to apply for licenses to resell Venezuelan oil to Cuba.
The incident has become a ritualistic exchange of accusations and recriminations, with each side playing its expected role.
Author: Evan Null
