Cuba Accuses US of Inaction After Armed Incident in Territorial Waters

Cuban authorities have released detailed data regarding an American speedboat intercepted in the island's territorial waters. According to official Havana statements, 14 rifles and approximately 13,000 rounds of ammunition were found on board. At least one person died in the clash, and two US citizens were detained. Havana accuses Washington of deliberate inaction towards radical emigrant groups from Florida that plan armed actions against the Cuban government. This situation casts a shadow on the previously limited cooperation between the two countries' services in maritime security. Since the Cuban Revolution in 1959, relations between these countries have been based on mutual distrust, and numerous attempts to infiltrate the island by emigrant groups have been a constant element of the region's Cold War history.Parallel to the events at sea, the American political scene has been dominated by statements from Donald Trump. The president labeled Cuba a "failed state" and suggested that a "friendly takeover" could occur. Marco Rubio, a key figure in the Trump administration responsible for policy towards Latin America, is set to play a decisive role in implementing the new pressure strategy. Although Havana declares readiness to cooperate in the investigation, the narrative of Washington's aggressive plans dominates Cuban state media. „We could very well have a friendly takeover of Cuba” — Donald TrumpAnalysis of the local press indicates deep concern among the Cuban community in Miami. Many believe the era of armed "adventurism" should be left in the past, fearing that failed expeditions only legitimize the regime's repression in Havana. Meanwhile, the Cuban government is using the incident for internal consolidation, pointing to the terrorist threat from the north. The US position remains ambiguous: on one hand, there are signals of willingness to cooperate in clarifying the incident; on the other, the radical language from the White House raises fears of an escalation in diplomatic and economic conflict.