international waters
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A previous flotilla attempt was intercepted last month in international waters off Greece, with most activists expelled to Europe.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
Congress passed the law at issue in the case—the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act—in 1996 after Cuba shot down American civilian airplanes over international waters.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Basulto insisted the planes were "in international waters, north of Havana" when they were attacked.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
"The detention of the flotilla activists in international waters had already represented a serious affront to international law," he wrote on X on Tuesday.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
As soon as I step outside, I'm in international waters.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
