Cuba arrests ten Panamanians for threatening order

Cuba's Ministry of Interior reported the arrest in Havana of ten Panamanian citizens accused of threatening the country's constitutional order. The announcement was made on March 2, 2026. No further details on the circumstances of the arrests were provided.

Cuba's Ministry of Interior (Minint) announced the capture of ten Panamanian citizens in the capital. According to the official statement, these individuals were detained for actions posing a threat to the Cuban constitutional order.

The information was published by Prensa Latina on March 2, 2026, emphasizing the Cuban authorities' commitment to maintaining internal stability. No specific identities or detailed motivations were revealed in the initial report.

This incident underscores the security measures enforced by the Cuban government against potential external interferences. Authorities have not issued further comments on the matter.

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