Cubans Cast Doubt on Government's Account of Speedboat Incident

Both on the island and abroad, Cubans are expressing skepticism about the official account from the Ministry of the Interior (MININT) regarding the speedboat incident at Cayo Falcones in Corralillo, Villa Clara. The authorities claim that during their investigation, they confiscated assault rifles, handguns, improvised explosive devices (Molotov cocktails), bulletproof vests, telescopic sights, and camouflage uniforms. They also reported identifying six detainees and one deceased individual.

Comments gathered from platforms like Cubadebate and CiberCuba are casting doubt on the authenticity of the described arsenal and questioning the lack of public evidence, such as photos or videos, as well as the credibility of the official narrative. Users have openly stated their disbelief, asserting that "any lie is possible."

In a statement regarding the "ongoing investigation" of the "armed aggression" against a surface unit of the Border Guard Troops, MININT disclosed the seizure of weapons and equipment, including assault rifles, handguns, Molotov cocktails, bulletproof vests, telescopic sights, and camouflage uniforms.

Furthermore, based on "preliminary interrogations," they identified the following participants among those detained:

• Amijail Sánchez González
• Leordan Enrique Cruz Gómez
• Conrado Galindo Sariol
• José Manuel Rodríguez Castelló
• Cristian Ernesto Acosta Guevara
• Roberto Azcorra Consuegra

Among the deceased, MININT identified Michel Ortega Casanova and stated that they are working on identifying the other three deceased individuals.

Widespread Distrust and Allegations of Fabrication

One citizen reacted by writing, "The whole truth will come out! I don't believe anything from them," while another comment suggested, "This is orchestrated by state security."

Many messages used sarcasm to dismiss the official story, with remarks like "And Rambo wasn't in that expedition...??" and jokes about "Micki Terrori," implying that the government's account might be exaggerated or fabricated.

A common doubt was the lack of visible evidence to support the MININT's described seizure. "And the photos?? Where can we see all this evidence?" asked one user.

Another remarked, "No videos of the moment... ok, but why no photos or videos of the captured individuals, of all that they supposedly had, of the boat?"

Logical Discrepancies: Arsenal, Injuries, and Motives

Some comments questioned the logic of the event and perceived discrepancies between the reported facts and the outcomes.

One netizen argued that if such weaponry was indeed involved, "they would have mentioned it from the start" and questioned why—according to their interpretation—there was an "implausible" number of injuries given the level of preparation the state attributes to the group.

Other users offered alternative theories: one suggested that "most likely" they were "going to pick up people to bring them to the USA" and calculated that the lack of fuel would hinder the coast guard boats.

The question was also raised about why "so many people were in the boat" if, as some versions claim, the goal was to gather family members.

A Polarized Climate

Among the comments, some called for action against the government if it were responsible ("it's time to end this regime"), while others lamented the incident or argued that, regardless of the motive, "procedures and permits" should be followed to enter the country.

The online debate highlights a central issue: the gap between the official version and public trust.

While MININT claims there was an armed incident and provides a list of seized items and identities, a segment of the population demands evidence and expresses skepticism toward the state's narrative. The case remains under investigation, with three deceased individuals still unidentified, according to the official statement.