The death of an American is the flashpoint, but Havana's immediate accusation of "terrorist infiltration" is the strategic gambit. This deliberately reframes a maritime incident as a national security threat, putting the diplomatic ball squarely in Washington's court. The battle over evidence and competing narratives will define the fallout.
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