Tampa man killed in Cuban boat shootout wanted to overthrow island’s government, loved ones say

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by Nathaniel Rodriguez
February 27, 2026
Tampa man killed in Cuban boat shootout wanted to overthrow island’s government, loved ones say
The family and friends of Michel Ortega Casanova said he was one of four men killed in an armed confrontation off the Cuban Coast.
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Originally published on The Hill on 2/27/2026