Cubans both inside and outside the island expressed doubts and skepticism regarding the official statement from the Ministry of Interior (MININT) about the incident involving a speedboat in Cayo Falcones (Corralillo, Villa Clara). This came after authorities claimed that, as part of the investigation, they seized assault rifles, handguns, homemade explosive devices (Molotov cocktails), bulletproof vests, telescopic sights, and camouflage uniforms, in addition to identifying six detainees and one deceased.
The comments—gathered from networks of Cubadebate and CiberCuba—question everything from the plausibility of the described arsenal to the absence of public evidence (photos or videos) and the credibility of the official narrative, with users openly stating that they believe nothing and that “any lie is possible.”
In a text on the "continuation of the investigative process" regarding the "armed aggression" against a surface unit of the Coast Guard Troops, MININT reported the seizure of weapons and supplies, including assault rifles, handguns, Molotov cocktails, bulletproof vests, telescopic sights, and camouflage uniforms.
Additionally, it was noted that among the detained participants—according to "preliminary interrogations"—they identified:
- Amijail Sánchez González
- Leordan Enrique Cruz Gómez
- Conrado Galindo Sariol
- José Manuel Rodríguez Castelló
- Cristian Ernesto Acosta Guevara
- Roberto Azcorra Consuegra
Among the deceased, the MININT identified Michel Ortega Casanova and stated that they were working on identifying the other three deceased individuals.
"I don't believe anything they say": outright distrust and accusations of staging
Among the cited citizen reactions, one user wrote: "The whole truth will come out! I don't believe anything they say," while another comment stated: "This is orchestrated by state security."
Several messages used irony to discredit the narrative, with phrases like "And Rambo wasn't on that expedition...??" and jokes about "Micki Terrori," suggesting that the official story might be exaggerating or constructing a narrative.
One of the most frequently asked questions was the lack of visible evidence to support the seizure described by MININT. "What about the photos? Where can we see all that evidence?" asked a user.
Another commented: "That there are no videos of the moment... okay, but photos and videos of the captured individuals, of all the things they say they had, of the boat—why not?"
Inconsistencies reported by users: weapons, injuries, and targets
Some comments raised doubts about the logic of the incident and the disproportion they perceive between what was reported and the outcomes.
An internet user argued that if they really were carrying that weaponry, "they would have said so from the very beginning," and questioned why — according to their interpretation — there would be a number of injuries that they deemed "incredible" given the level of preparedness that the State attributes to the group.
Other users proposed alternative hypotheses within the limits of what was discussed: one stated that "the most likely" scenario was that "they were going to look for people to bring them to the USA" and that they would have calculated that the lack of fuel would affect the Coast Guard boats.
It was also questioned why "so many people were coming in the boat" if, as some reports suggest, the goal was to pick up family members.
A climate of polarization
Among the comments, some urged action against the government if it were found responsible (“the time has come to put an end to this regime”), while others expressed sorrow over what happened or defended the view that, regardless of the reason, "the procedures and permits" for entering the country should be followed.
The discussion on social media highlights a central point: the gap between the official narrative and public trust.
While the MININT claims there was an armed incident and provides a list of seized objects and identities, a segment of the citizenry demands evidence and expresses distrust towards the official narrative, in a case that remains under investigation and, according to the statement itself, still has three deceased individuals yet to be identified.
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