# Villa Clara
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Deadly Speedboat Clash Near Cuba Raises Risk of Wider U.S.-Cuba Confrontation
A February 25 clash between Cuban border guards and a Florida-registered speedboat left four attackers dead and six wounded, according to Havana, and injured some Cuban personnel. Senator Marco Rubio denied U.S. government involvement; both sides say investigations are ongoing amid heightened bilateral tensions driven by recent U.S. economic measures against Cuba.
Gunfire in Cuban Waters After Florida‑Registered Speedboat Intrudes; U.S. Denies Government Involvement
Cuban border guards engaged and shot a Florida‑registered speedboat that entered Cuban territorial waters near Villa Clara on Feb. 25, killing four and wounding six, according to Havana. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Cuba has notified Washington, that the U.S. is seeking to confirm if any involved were U.S. citizens, and that no U.S. government personnel took part.