Feb 26 β€’ 16:58 UTC πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Argentina Clarin (ES)

One of the Cubans included by Havana among the injured in the operation denies his participation and says he is in the United States

Roberto Azcorra Consuegra, listed among the injured in a Cuban military operation, claims he is in the U.S. and denies involvement in the incident where four were killed.

Roberto Azcorra Consuegra, a Cuban national included by the Cuban government as one of the six injured in a military operation in Cuban waters, has publicly denied any involvement in the incident. He asserts that he currently resides in the United States and described the government's claims as 'an invention.' This incident occurred on Wednesday and involved the death of four crew members of a high-speed boat believed to be from Florida, prompting various responses regarding the nature and justification of the operation.

In statements to Cuban blogger Eliecer Ávila, Azcorra Consuegra expressed that he is safe and sound in U.S. territory, refuting the allegations that he was injured during the operation highlighted by the Cuban Ministry of the Interior. He went further to assert that while he recognizes several individuals featured in photographs released by the Cuban authorities, he has no personal connection to the events that transpired involving the intercepted boat.

The situation raises questions about the Cuban government's portrayal of incidents involving migrants attempting to reach the U.S. and the accuracy of their reports in light of Azcorra Consuegra's denial. The tension between Cuban authorities and individuals seeking to escape to the U.S. reflects a broader narrative concerning migration and human rights issues within Cuba, emphasizing the need for critical scrutiny of governmental narratives both locally and internationally.

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