Cuba, Armed Conflict / War, Level 3: Armed confrontation in Cuban waters leaves near Corralillo – Villa Clara, Cuba

2026-02-25: Several people were killed while several others were injured on Wednesday (25 February) following an armed confrontation between border guard personnel and passengers aboard a US-registered speedboat in Cuban territorial waters approximately one nautical mile northeast of the El Pino channel near Cayo Falcones, Corralillo Municipality, Villa Clara Province.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Ongoing armed clashes are to be expected. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, to strictly avoid operations of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.