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militarily in Cuba. This tension increased through 1960 and into 1961, culminating
in the Bay of Pigs invasion, supported by Central Intelligence Agency–trained Cuban
exiles April 14–20, 1961. The Soviet Union again warned the United States that mili-
tary intervention in Cuba would mean certain conflict between the super powers.
Coding changes: Start Date changed from April 22, 1960. End Date changed from
April 26, 1961.
MID#61
Started in August 1962. See the narrative in the 2 United States of America/365
Russia dyad dispute list.
MID#2946
Dispute Number: 2946
Date(s): February 24, 1971 to December 27, 1971
Participants: 2 United States of America/40 Cuba
Outcome (and Settlement): Released (None)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: The United States seized four Cuban fishing vessels near the Florida Keys
on February 24, 1971, but Cuba continued to send vessels to fish in the same area. The
United States released the ships on July 6. Then, in December, Cuba detained two US
ships near the Bahamas. Castro claimed the captains of these ships were participants
in counterrevolutionary activities. The ships were held, but the crew was released on
December 27, 1971.
Coding changes: End Date changed from July 6, 1971.
MID#2951
Dispute Number: 2951
Date(s): February 23, 1974 to February 24, 1974
Participants: 40 Cuba/2 United States of America
Outcome (and Settlement): Released (None)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: Cuba forced down an American missionary plane on February 23, 1974.
The plane was released the following day after the pilot paid a fine. The pilot had per-
mission to fly through Cuban airspace but flew too low.
MID#2958
Dispute Number: 2958
Date(s): January 7, 1976 to January 10, 1976
Participants: 2 United States of America/40 Cuba
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)
Fatalities: None