Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel stated this Friday that those detained in connection with the February 25th incident involving a speedboat have confessed to a plan, according to Cuban authorities.
During a televised address on relations between the United States and Cuba, Díaz-Canel said investigations by state security agencies had clarified the facts and that those involved had acknowledged their participation.
Díaz-Canel asserted that those arrested admitted to authorities the plan they allegedly intended to carry out. He presented these confessions as supporting the official account of events.
Investigation Underway
Díaz-Canel stated Cuban authorities investigated the incident and presented evidence supporting their claim of a planned operation. He also defended the actions of state institutions in such cases, reiterating the government’s position that unauthorized departures or the use of vessels may be linked to operations organized from abroad.
Díaz-Canel also revealed that Cuba anticipates a possible visit from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to collaborate on the investigation into the incident, which resulted in five deaths.
He characterized the event as “an armed infiltration with terrorist aims, financed and organized from U.S. Territory.” Díaz-Canel explained that Havana had informed Washington about the incident and that U.S. Authorities, through diplomatic and consular channels, expressed interest in clarifying the facts.
“Information on the events was provided to the U.S. Counterpart, which has expressed interest in jointly clarifying the facts through diplomatic and consular channels. We are awaiting a possible visit from the FBI to further advance this investigation,” he said.
Díaz-Canel stated the ten individuals on board the vessel entered Cuban territorial waters illegally and were “heavily armed,” contradicting earlier reports from U.S. Sources suggesting a possible family rescue mission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did the Cuban President say about the detained individuals?
Miguel Díaz-Canel stated that the detained individuals confessed to a plan, according to Cuban authorities.
What is Cuba’s position on the incident?
Cuba characterizes the incident as “an armed infiltration with terrorist aims, financed and organized from U.S. Territory.”
Is the FBI expected to investigate?
Cuba is awaiting a possible visit from the FBI to collaborate on the investigation.
Given the differing accounts and the potential for international implications, what role will independent verification play in establishing a complete understanding of the events that unfolded?
