Western Hemisphere 9
MID#2742
Dispute Number: 2742
Date(s): December 18, 1986 to November 5, 1987
Participants: 2 United States of America/40 Cuba
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: During a Cuban military exercise in early December 1986, the United
States sent an SR-71 reconnaissance jet streaking low over Cuban territory, breaking
the sound barrier with a sequence of roaring booms.
Foreign diplomats saw the action as a show of force, and Cuba sent a note of protest
to the United States. Hundreds of thousands of Cubans protested outside of the US
mission to Havana as well, for the three days following the flight.
On May 5, 1987, Cuba arrested a Miami woman and accused her and her brother
of spying for the United States. The United States protested, but she was not released
until November 5.
Coding changes: Start Date changed from May 1, 1987. End Date changed from May
1, 1987. Outcome changed from Unclear.
MID#4196
Dispute Number: 4196
Date(s): February 24, 1996
Participants: 40 Cuba/2 United States of America
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: Cuban MiGs shot down American civilian aircraft belonging to a Cuban
exile support group based in the United States. The United States protested.
2 United States of America/41 Haiti
MID#1532
Dispute Number: 1532
Date(s): November 1869
Participants: 2 United States of America/41 Haiti
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: In 1969, Haiti sought to establish its own Monroe Doctrine in the Carib-
bean. Its first attempt was interfering in Dominican affairs during a time of civil
unrest. The United States promptly sent seven warships in November as a display of
force against Haitian actions and demanded neutrality.
MID#1531
Dispute Number: 1531
Date(s): February 27, 1882