U.S. Representative Carlos claimed on X at approximately 7:16-7:46 PM UTC on February 25, 2026, that Cuban forces just attacked a Florida-registered boat and murdered those on board in Corralillo territorial waters, directly contradicting Cuba's Ministry of the Interior statement that the boat's crew fired first. Cuba's MININT stated earlier on February 25 via its embassy's X account @EmbaCubaUS that Border Guard Troops clashed with Florida-registered speedboat FL7726SH 1 nautical mile northeast of El Pino channel in Cayo Falcones, injuring the Cuban commander after the crew fired first, killing four aggressors and injuring six who received medical assistance, as detailed in a note posted within the prior reporting window. RepCarlos's post, sourced from https://x.com/RepCarlos/status/2026737976907067395, calls for relegating the Cuban regime to history amid the ongoing dispute over the clash in Playa La Panchita, Faro area, where prior reports cited shots fired and one Cuban official airlifted between 5:15 PM and 6:46 PM UTC. The area remains under lockdown per earlier La Tijera News reports citing local witnesses, with MININT reaffirming commitment to defend territorial waters while investigations continue.
