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A speed boat in a maritime context, illustrative representation.

News Feb 27, 2026 2 min read

Cuba Defends Shootdown of Florida Speedboat: 'We Are Not Aggressive'

Díaz-Canel justifies the action taken by Cuban coast guards following an incident that left four dead. Cuba maintains it acted in defense of its sovereignty.

Illustration of the signing of the Platt Amendment in 1901, with Cuban and American delegates

History Feb 17, 2026 5 min read

The Platt Amendment: When Cuba Was Born Free but in Chains

The history of the Platt Amendment (1901-1934), the law that conditioned Cuban independence and allowed U.S. military intervention on the island.