Havana's claim of 'armed infiltration' is the headline, but the strategic detail is the passengers' identity as US-based Cuban nationals. This elevates a maritime incident into a flashpoint for diaspora politics, potentially giving Havana the pretext for a wider internal crackdown. The official US response—or its conspicuous silence—is now the critical variable to watch.
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