The Cuban government said the majority of the people onboard “have a known history of criminal and violent activity".

A U.S. registered speedboat violated Cuban territorial waters, kicking off an armed confrontation with Cuban border guard troops in which four people were killed, Cuban officials said.

National Nurses United today condemned the Trump administration’s blockade on Cuba, which has created a humanitarian crisis on the island. The nurses called on the administration and Congress to end the blockade and allow full delivery of oil resources and other aid for the Cuban people.

The brother of one of the men killed reportedly said he'd fallen into an “obsessive and diabolical” pursuit for Cuban freedom

As the United States takes new steps against the regime that has ruled the island since 1959, the Cuban people face 20-hour blackouts, decreased internet access, and shortages of basic supplies.

She said she is speaking out because the "Cuban people are suffering in an echo chamber where no one can hear them because to speak is to risk your life."

Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday reacted after the Cuban coast guard struck a speedboat registered in the United States, killing four people and wounding six others. “[Secretary of State] Marco [Rubio] briefed me about 15 minutes ago on it,