U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that his
office has launched a thorough review of the facts surrounding the deaths of four
U.S. citizens in an incident involving Cuban military personnel. The incident
reportedly occurred on a speedboat registered in the state of Florida.
According to the official, the State Department is working
to precisely clarify the circumstances of the confrontation. “We are going to
find out exactly what happened and verify it, and then respond accordingly,” he
stated, emphasizing that any official determination will depend on the results
of the investigation.
Rubio indicated that the U.S. government is in communication
with the relevant authorities and that the priority is to obtain verifiable
information before taking any diplomatic or legal action. He also reiterated
his country's commitment to protecting its citizens abroad and to the transparent
investigation of incidents that could affect bilateral security. At the moment,
no further details have been released about the context of the event or about
possible future actions, while efforts continue to confirm the data and
responsibilities involved.